YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery icon

YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery

by NextTab · tabplugins.com · Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Save bandwidth and battery by switching YouTube to audio-only mode. Reduce data usage while still enjoying your favorite content.

Users
1,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.3 / 5
−0.31 in 30 days
Ratings
12
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#26K
#21K among extensions
Version
1.1.3
updated 20 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 18 months
05001,000Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 18 months
0612Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 12 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 YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery

Transform YouTube into a music player and dramatically reduce your data usage and battery consumption by automatically disabling video playback. Listen to music, podcasts, and other content without the bandwidth-heavy video stream - perfect for mobile users, limited data plans, and battery conservation. Features: • Save Mobile Data - Reduce YouTube data consumption by up to 90% by streaming audio only • Extend Battery Life - Significantly improve battery performance by disabling video rendering • Simple Toggle - Switch between audio-only and normal mode with one click • Automatic Memory - Remembers your preferences between browsing sessions • Background Listening - Continue listening even when switching to other tabs • Zero Configuration - Works instantly after installation with no setup required How to Use: 1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store 2. Visit any YouTube video page 3. Click the YouTube Audio Only icon in your browser toolbar 4. Toggle the "Audio Only Mode" switch to ON 5. Optional: Enable "Show Control Button" to display a convenient toggle button on YouTube pages 6. Continue browsing YouTube with reduced data usage and extended battery life 7. Toggle audio-only mode on/off anytime via the extension popup or on-screen control button Tab Plugins creates premium Chrome extensions — including cursor packs, wallpapers, and new tab experiences — to make your browser stylish and fun. Explore our vast library of anime & manga, gaming, cars & bikes, sports, and more unique themes designed for fans worldwide. Website: https://tabplugins.com Contact: https://tabplugins.com/support/ Privacy Policy: https://tabplugins.com/privacy-policy/ Email: info@tabplugins.com Affiliate Policy Notice When installed, this extension opens a new tab on tabplugins.com where you can explore more extensions and content. Some links on the site may be affiliate links — meaning we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep our extensions free. Changelog: - New UI updated

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%+1−0.31
6 months+255+34.2%+4−0.17
1 year+680+212.5%+8−0.67

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
reduce#53+10
audio#85+8

Version history

4 versions recorded
1.1.320 Jun 2026
1.1.220 Feb 2026
1.0.219 May 2025
1.0.027 Apr 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
27 Apr 2025
Size
42 KB
Languages
de, en, id, nl, tr, da, et, es
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
tabplugins.com
Extension ID
pbmaabkincjhlignodmdbmmnciopheaj

Permissions and risk

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

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