PodTube - Audio Only for YouTube icon

PodTube - Audio Only for YouTube

by sullivaninus · podtube.brighteng.org · Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Turn YouTube into a podcast player. Listen to videos without watching - save bandwidth, reduce distractions, extend battery life.

Users
60
+28 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#102K
#85K among extensions
Version
1.1.2
updated 30 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 9 months
03060Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 60 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 9 months
001Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About PodTube - Audio Only for YouTube

Transform YouTube into an audio-first experience. PodTube lets you listen to any video without the visual distraction - perfect for podcasts, lectures, music, and more. WHO IS THIS FOR? - Podcast listeners who watch video podcasts on YouTube - Students listening to lectures and tutorials - Music lovers using YouTube as a streaming platform - Multitaskers who listen while working, commuting, or exercising - Anyone who wants to reduce screen time while still enjoying content FEATURES - One-click toggle: Click the headphones icon in the YouTube player to switch modes instantly - Blur mode: Video content is blurred out while audio continues playing - Speed control: Adjust playback from 0.75x to 2x with slider or preset buttons - Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift+A to toggle audio mode instantly - YouTube sync: Works with native > and < speed shortcuts - Bandwidth saver: Automatically sets video to lowest quality, reducing data usage - Battery friendly: Less video decoding means longer battery life on laptops and phones HOW TO USE 1. Go to any YouTube video 2. Click the headphones icon OR press Shift+A to enable audio mode 3. Use the speed slider or presets to adjust playback speed 4. The video will blur and quality will drop to minimum - enjoy the audio! 5. Click again or press Shift+A to restore normal video playback PRIVACY FIRST PodTube does NOT: - Collect any personal data - Track your viewing habits - Send data to external servers - Require any account or login SUPPORT Having issues or have suggestions? Contact us at support@brighteng.org

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+1.7%00.00
30 days+28+87.5%00.00
6 months+36+150.0%−1−5.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.1.225 Jan 2026
1.1.019 Jan 2026
1.0.015 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
15 Jan 2026
Size
106 KB
Languages
en, sv, ar
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
podtube.brighteng.org
Extension ID
aemimaapcnjdpnmbkcmmlghgiplmoeni

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*

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