It was not until I used these six Google Chrome extensions that I became enamored with YouTube
YouTube has been constantly evolving, adding new features like Shorts and automatic translation of video titles based on users' locations. However, these changes, intended to improve the platform, can sometimes hinder the experience for those who simply want to watch videos easily or access original content without modifications.
For a cleaner, more personalized YouTube experience, there are browser extensions like Chrome that allow us to customize YouTube to our liking. Personally, thanks to some of these extensions, I've been able to enjoy YouTube the way I want: by focusing solely on the videos. Below, we review some of the best options available.
Although the extensions we discuss here are available in the Chrome Web Store, you can find alternative versions or even modified versions of the same extensions in other browsers.
- YouTube Auto HD: Every time I log in to YouTube, I often find videos that don't play at the highest available quality. This forces me to manually adjust the resolution, usually to 1080p. With this extension, this problem is solved: the playback quality I previously configured will be automatically selected.
- Remove YouTube Shorts: One of the most annoying things about browsing the platform is the invasion of short videos on the home page, as if we were on TikTok. With this extension, short videos disappear from your screen, leaving only the regular videos that really interest you. You'll find it here.
Volume Master: This tool allows you to independently control the volume of each open tab in your browser, offering volume adjustments of up to 600%. Ideal for further customizing your YouTube media experience. Find it here.
- YouTube Anti-Translate: In an effort to make YouTube more accessible, the platform has enabled automatic translation of video titles. However, if you prefer viewing titles in their original language for a more authentic experience, this extension restores the original language of videos on your account.
- YouTube Original: Similar to the title, it's also common to find videos played dubbed into another language. This extension allows you to automatically enjoy videos in their original language when they're played.
YouTube Row Fixer: This plugin is essential for those who want to completely customize their video display. It allows you to organize thumbnails into uniform rows, fix minor issues that sometimes arise in the video grid, and adjust the appearance of searches to your liking.