Fix YouTube's layout: Display 1-16 videos per row. Reduce scrolling, hide Shorts, and customize the sidebar.
Users
79
+7 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#92K
#77K among extensions
Version
3.9
updated 13 Jan 2026
Users
monthly, 11 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:79 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 11 months
Latest, 19 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 Thumbnail Size Grid Controller
YouTube Thumbnail Size Grid Controller: Your YouTube Experience, Your Rules.
Take complete command of your YouTube experience. This powerful extension transforms YouTube’s chaotic layout into a clean, customizable dashboard that perfectly matches your viewing style. Whether you want a dense, information-rich grid or a minimalist, distraction-free feed, the choice is finally yours.
Key Features:
Ultimate Grid Control:
Custom Video Columns: Adjust your feed to display anywhere from 1 to 16 videos per row.
Full-Width Layout: Automatically removes wasted whitespace on the sides of the screen, utilizing your monitor's full potential.
Independent Shorts Density: Set a specific number of columns for the Shorts shelf (up to 9) to save space, or sync it perfectly with your main video grid.
Advanced Content Filtering (Decluttering):
Remove Distractions: Clean up your feed by hiding specific sections like Shorts, Mixes, News, Movies, and Live Streams.
Custom Blocklist: New! Take control of the algorithm. Enter specific keywords (e.g., "Sports," "Reaction," "Gaming") to automatically hide any shelf or video section containing those terms.
Hide Channel Icons: Remove the avatar icons below thumbnails for a cleaner, text-focused look.
Time-Based Focus & Dimming:
Filter by Date: Keep your feed fresh by filtering out videos older than 1 day, 3 days, or 1 week.
Smart Dimming: Don't want to hide older videos completely? Use the Visibility Slider to "dim" them to your preferred opacity. They remain in the background and instantly brighten when you hover over them.
Quick Access Toolbar: A convenient toolbar embedded directly in the YouTube header lets you toggle time filters and visibility settings instantly without opening the main menu.
Streamlined UI & Performance:
Compact Sidebar Mode: Forces the sidebar into a "Solid Flyout" state—keeping the mini-guide visible while the full menu floats over content, saving massive screen real estate.
Disable Hover Previews: Stop videos from auto-playing or animating when you move your mouse over them.
Real-Time Updates: All changes apply instantly as you adjust them. No refreshing required.
Theme Support: A modern, professional interface that seamlessly adapts to Dark and Light modes.
Why use this extension?
YouTube’s default layout is designed to keep you scrolling. YouTube Thumbnail Size Grid Controller is designed to put you in control. Whether you are a power user craving more data on-screen or a minimalist looking for a focused browsing experience, this is the ultimate toolkit to make YouTube truly yours.
Growth
Window
Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
−3
−3.7%
0
0.00
30 days
+7
+9.7%
0
0.00
6 months
+46
+139.4%
+2
+3.00
Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where Youtube Thumbnail Size Grid Controller appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change