Simplify YouTube

by Michael Leggett · simpl.fyi · Workflow & Planning

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View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Reduces YouTube interface to the bare minimum

Users

169

+30 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#69K

#58K among extensions

Version

1.7

updated 28 Oct 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 169 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1 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 Simplify YouTube

Simplify YouTube by removing distractions and making content immersive _________________________________________________________ WATCH PAGE: - Makes watch page in theatre mode fill the browser tab (simply scroll down for other content) - Hides video overlays until you hover over the video - Shows a big replay video button at end of video instead of suggested videos - Pushes chat on live streams below the fold _________________________________________________________ HOME PAGE: - Hides the home feed by default (you can click to show it) - Hide the nav if minimized _________________________________________________________ PRIVACY POLICY We take the strictest stance on privacy and security possible. Simplify's products have no ads, no analytics, no trackers, no cookies, and do not send or receive personal information of any kind from your account or device. We use no libraries or 3rd party code. Our full privacy policy is at https://simpl.fyi/privacy