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Simple YouTube

by Roman · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Simple YouTube is a lightweight extension that simplifies your YouTube experience by removing unnecessary clutter.

Users
654
+101 in 30 days
Rating
4.6 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
5
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#38K
#32K among extensions
Version
3.2.1
updated 7 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
0327654Jan 2024Jun 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 654 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
025Jan 2024Jun 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 5 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 Simple YouTube

Simple YouTube is a lightweight browser extension designed to streamline your YouTube experience by removing unnecessary clutter and providing customizable features. Features - Clutter-Free Interface: Say goodbye to distractions! Simple YouTube can remove clutter such as shorts, "Watch Again" feed, and short videos, allowing you to focus solely on the content you want to watch. - Customization: Tailor your YouTube experience to your preferences. Simple YouTube allows you to configure all settings.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+28+4.5%00.00
30 days+101+18.3%00.00
6 months+213+48.3%+2−0.07
1 year+411+169.1%+2−0.07

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Simple YouTube appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
youtube#59new

Version history

14 versions recorded
3.2.17 Sep 2026
3.2.04 Sep 2026
3.1.11 Aug 2026
3.1.024 Jul 2026
3.0.219 Jul 2026
3.0.18 Jul 2026
3.0.021 Jun 2026
2.3.215 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
29 Jan 2024
Size
84 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
iecgbpoggpmlohjeojnjjihabobaaeek

Permissions and risk

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

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