YouTube Sidebar Opacity icon

YouTube Sidebar Opacity

by robert.skrlec · Accessibility
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Control the opacity of YouTube's sidebar to reduce distractions while watching videos

Users
32
+10 in 30 days
Rating
4.0 / 5
+4.00 in 30 days
Ratings
1
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#128K
#106K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 1 Oct 2025

Users

monthly, 13 months
01837Oct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 32 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 13 months
001Oct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1 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 Sidebar Opacity

💡 The Story Behind This Extension When I was watching YouTube videos in dark mode, the sidebar thumbnail colors were too bright/colorful and distracting - they kept drawing my attention away from the main video content. So I created this simple extension to dim the sidebar with opacity controls. Now the sidebar doesn't grab attention and I can focus on what I'm actually watching. Hope you like it - please rate if you do! ⭐ This simple yet powerful extension gives you complete control over YouTube's sidebar transparency, helping you focus on what matters most - the video content. 🎬 Perfect For ✦ Focus Mode - Hide distracting thumbnails while watching educational content ✦ Accessibility - Reduce visual clutter for users with attention difficulties ✦ Productivity - Minimize sidebar distractions during work-related videos 💡Tips ✦ Use 0%to completely hide the sidebar for maximum focus ✦ Try 30-50% for subtle dimming that reduces distraction without hiding content ✦ 70-80% works great for keeping thumbnails visible but less prominent ✦ The extension remembers your setting, so set it once and forget it! 🛠 How It Works 1. Install the extension 2. Visit any YouTube video page 3. Click the extension icon in your toolbar 4. Select your desired opacity level (0% to 100%) 5. Enjoy distraction-free viewing! 🔒 Privacy & Security ✦ Zero data collection - We don't track or store any personal information ✦ Local storage only - Your preferences stay on your device ✦ YouTube-only access - Extension only runs on YouTube pages ✦ No external connections - Completely self-contained Transform your YouTube experience today! Download YouTube Sidebar Opacity and take control of your viewing environment.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+3.2%00.00
30 days+10+45.5%+1+4.00
6 months+22+220.0%+1+4.00
1 year−3−8.6%+1+4.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.11 Oct 2025

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
1 Oct 2025
Size
25 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
pojhicfimibnkdbfckjpafoalohpembh

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2
Permissions
activeTabstoragescripting

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