YouTube Enhancer is a simple extension that adds some useful features to YouTube.
Users
3,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.4 / 5
+0.04 in 30 days
Ratings
16
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#17K
#15K among extensions
Version
1.35.0
updated 6 Sep 2026
Users
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:16 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 Enhancer
Take control of YouTube with YouTube Enhancer. Customize volume, automate video quality and playback speed, clean up the interface, and unlock features YouTube doesn’t offer by default. Fully customizable and open-source.
GitHub: https://github.com/YouTube-Enhancer/extension
Join the community: https://discord.gg/VpdGFmuB4B
Support development: https://ko-fi.com/youtubeenhancer
Not affiliated with YouTube or Google.
Playback & Volume
- Set a default playback speed and adjust it with on-screen controls
- Choose your preferred default video quality (1080p, 4K, etc.)
- Control speed or volume using your mouse wheel
- Boost volume beyond YouTube’s standard limit
- Loop videos with one click
- Set a global volume level so every video starts where you like it
Convenience & Automation
- Remember separate volume levels for Shorts and regular videos
- Skip “Video paused? Continue watching?” interruptions
- Automatically pause videos playing in background tabs
Interface & Layout
- Auto-enable Theater Mode or maximize the player
- Quick access to video transcripts
- Remove redirect links and unnecessary tracking parameters from URLs
Screenshots & Media
- Capture still frames directly from videos in multiple formats
Themes & Appearance
- Extra dark themes (Dracula, Solarized, and more)
- Fully customizable colors and custom CSS support
Extra Quality-of-Life Tweaks
- Resume videos where you left off
- Hide elements you don’t want, including live chat, Shorts, and end screen cards
- Many additional small improvements that make YouTube cleaner and easier to use
YouTube Enhancer is open-source under the MIT license. Modify it, contribute, or simply enjoy a better YouTube experience on Chrome.