Customize YouTube playback, appearance, and player controls.
Users
417
+156 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
+3.00 in 30 days
Ratings
1
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#47K
#40K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 20 Jun 2026
Users
monthly, 4 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:417 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 4 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Tools for YouTube™
Tools for YouTube™ helps you customize how YouTube looks and plays. Adjust playback speed, quality, volume, themes, and player layout - all from a dedicated options page and an optional side panel while you browse YouTube.
KEY FEATURES
Playback & audio
• Default playback speed (0.07-16) with mouse wheel and keyboard shortcuts
• Automatic quality selection for videos, playlists, and embeds
• Volume booster with 10-band equalizer and presets
• Loop mode, reverse playlist, and screenshot capture
• Video filters: brightness, contrast, saturation, blur, rotation, and more
• Optional MP4/H.264 and standard frame-rate format preferences
Autoplay control
• Block or fine-tune autoplay
• Pause when switching tabs
• Stop videos instead of pausing
• Ignore autoplay rules for playlists and pop-up player
Player & layout
• Wide player and theater mode options
• Mini player while scrolling
• Pop-up player for multitasking
• Custom control bar with configurable buttons
• Cinema mode to dim the page around the video
Productivity
• 40+ assignable keyboard shortcuts
• Side panel for quick access on YouTube tabs
• Settings backup and restore (JSON export/import)
• Custom user script (runs only on YouTube when enabled)
v• Interface available in 54 languages
HOW TO USE
1. Install the extension and open any YouTube page.
2. Click the toolbar icon to open the side panel, or right-click => Options for full settings.
3. Toggle features on/off individually; changes apply to open YouTube tabs automatically.
PERMISSIONS (TRANSPARENT)
- youtube.com - Required to enhance the YouTube website (the extension’s only purpose).
- storage - Saves your preferences locally on your device; nothing is sent to our servers.
- sidePanel - Shows quick controls when you click the extension icon on YouTube.
PRIVACY
Tools for YouTube™ does not collect, sell, or transmit personal data. All settings are stored locally in your browser. See our privacy policy for details.
DISCLAIMER
Tools for YouTube™ is an independent third-party extension and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google LLC.
YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.