YouTube Audio Mode

by devahmedadli · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Play YouTube videos in audio-only mode to save bandwidth and reduce internet usage

Users

20K

+10K in 30 days

Rating

4.9 / 5

−0.03 in 30 days

Ratings

+18 in 30 days

Store rank

#5,641

#4,833 among extensions

Version

2.4.0

updated 2 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 10 months

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 20,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 10 months

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 96 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About YouTube Audio Mode

YouTube Audio Mode: Audio-First, Data-Light Love listening to YouTube but hate the data drain? This extension creates a seamless audio-focused experience by automatically forcing YouTube to its lowest technical video setting (144p), saving you the maximum amount of data possible while keeping your audio playing. Key Features: Maximum Data Efficiency: Automatically switches video to the lowest resolution to ensure your data is spent on high-quality audio, not pixels. The Visualizer Overlay: Don't want to see a blurry 144p video? Our stunning visualizer covers the player, giving you a beautiful "Audio Player" interface. One-Click Toggle: Switch between "Audio-First" and "Standard Video" instantly with a shortcut or a click. Privacy Centric: No data leaves your browser. Your stats and settings are yours alone. Note on Data Saving: Since YouTube requires a video stream to function, this extension optimizes it to the absolute minimum (144p). This provides the best balance of data savings and playback stability.