YouTube Thumbnail Blackout icon

YouTube Thumbnail Blackout

by pratapkp237 · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Adds a black patch over the video thumbnail area on YouTube.

Users
11
+4 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#196K
#164K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 18 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 6 months
0611Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 11 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 6 months
001Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 0 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 Thumbnail Blackout

Blocks YouTube thumbnails by covering them with a black strip, including thumbnails loaded while scrolling.Increases user productivity

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+3+37.5%00.00
30 days+4+57.1%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.118 Jun 2026
1.0.025 Apr 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
25 Apr 2026
Size
6 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
mmkfohbbgfalnfadlnijnicebpgpcclf

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2

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