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SmartSeek

by shubham · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Resume YouTube videos from the exact timestamp, even with history turned off.

Users
176
+88 in 30 days
Rating
4.5 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#68K
#57K among extensions
Version
2.0.0
updated 2 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 17 months
088176May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 176 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 17 months
012May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 2 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 SmartSeek

SmartSeek – Resume YouTube Videos Automatically SmartSeek is a powerful Chrome extension that lets you resume YouTube videos exactly where you left off — even when your YouTube history is turned off. Designed for students, professionals, and content consumers, SmartSeek eliminates the frustration of rewatching or scrubbing through long videos just to find your last spot. What is SmartSeek? SmartSeek is a lightweight YouTube progress tracker that automatically saves and restores your watch progress for every video you watch. Whether you’re watching tutorials, podcasts, lectures, or documentaries, SmartSeek ensures you can always resume playback seamlessly from your last timestamp. No YouTube account or login is required. SmartSeek works entirely through your browser with no dependency on your personal YouTube history. Key Features 1. Automatically Save Video Progress SmartSeek tracks your watch time and stores your progress locally in your browser every few seconds while the video is playing. 2. Auto-Resume from Last Watched Timestamp When you return to a previously watched YouTube video, SmartSeek automatically resumes playback from where you left off. 3. Works Even with History Off SmartSeek is ideal for users who prefer privacy. It works even when you’re logged out of YouTube or have disabled your watch history. 4. Intuitive Popup Interface Click the SmartSeek icon to view a list of saved videos, timestamps, and titles. You can even jump back to a specific point in any video with one click. 5. Auto-Cleanup of Old Data Video progress older than 45 days is automatically cleared to keep your browser storage optimised. Who is SmartSeek For? 1. Students watching long online lectures 2. Developers and learners using YouTube for tutorials 3. Podcast and documentary fans 4. Researchers who revisit multiple videos 5. Anyone who values time and productivity Why Choose SmartSeek? 1. No sign-in required 2. Private and secure (data stays in your browser) 3. Optimised for YouTube’s dynamic pages (Single Page App support) 4. Saves time by eliminating repeated scrubbing or note-taking 5. Seamless experience without any manual effort How It Works 1. Install SmartSeek from the Chrome Web Store. 2. Open any YouTube video and start watching. 3. You can save the video progress with manual save button also. 4. Stop the video and return later. 5. SmartSeek automatically restores playback to the saved position. No configuration or setup is required. Support and Feedback I'm committed to improving SmartSeek and value user feedback. For feature requests, bug reports, or collaboration, please visit: https://github.com/Shubbu03/smartseek-ext Or contact me via email at: thatcoderguyshubham@gmail.com SmartSeek is the smarter way to watch YouTube. Save your time. Never lose your place again.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+8+4.8%00.00
30 days+88+100.0%00.00
6 months+115+188.5%00.00
1 year+154+700.0%+1−0.50

Version history

2 versions recorded
2.0.02 Nov 2025
0.1.020 May 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
20 May 2025
Size
117 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Extension ID
doldnfpemfpehgoocdfnimnlndgjjpda

Permissions and risk

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

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