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YouTube Instant Refresh

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

Automatically refreshes YouTube video pages once to fix the player looping/stuck issue.

Users
170
−39 in 30 days
Rating
4.5 / 5
+0.50 in 30 days
Ratings
2
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#69K
#58K among extensions
Version
1.1.0
updated 9 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 6 months
089178Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 170 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 6 months
012Apr 2026Aug 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 YouTube Instant Refresh

Tired of YouTube videos not playing, getting stuck on a black screen, or endlessly buffering? This extension automatically fixes the issue – especially common when using an ad blocker. Many users experience YouTube refusing to load videos properly: the player spins forever, freezes on the first frame, or shows a blank screen. The usual workaround is to manually refresh the page every time. YouTube Instant Refresh does it for you – instantly and automatically. 🚀 How It Works Whenever you open a YouTube video, the extension performs a single automatic refresh in the background. This simple action resolves most playback issues caused by ad blockers, autoplay bugs, or page load errors. After that, it stays completely out of your way: No repeated refreshes No interruptions No performance impact 🔧 Works Everywhere on YouTube The extension detects and fixes videos regardless of how you open them: Direct links (pasted or typed URLs) Clicking videos from homepage or search Playlist autoplay Suggested/related videos ⚙️ Key Features Automatic fix – no clicks, no setup One-time refresh per video – no loops or reload spam Adblock-friendly – helps restore playback issues caused by blockers On/Off toggle – control it anytime from the toolbar Lightweight & private – no tracking, no analytics, no external requests 💡 Why Use It? If you use an ad blocker, you’ve likely seen YouTube videos fail to load properly. Refreshing the page fixes it – but doing it manually every time is frustrating. This extension removes that friction completely. Watch videos, playlists, and music without interruptions – no more refreshing, no more broken playback.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+11+6.9%+1+0.50
30 days−39−18.7%+1+0.50
6 months+163+2328.6%+2+4.50

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where YouTube Instant Refresh appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
refresh#35+5

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.1.09 Apr 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
9 Apr 2026
Size
23 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
sites.google.com
Extension ID
faeooahaikljhcekkgffkobeeimiomcc

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagetabswebNavigation
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*

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