CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout

Choose your own YouTube layout, and more!
What is CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout?
"CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout" is a versatile Firefox add-on that enables users to revert to their preferred YouTube interfaces from 2008 to 2021 with ease. In addition to layout customization, it offers features like autoplay loops, adjustable video player sizes, search optimization, and the option to hide the YouTube Shorts button, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
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Add-on stats

By: lightbeam
Users: 2,567 ▲ 6
Rating: 4.32 (81)
Version: 1.2.7.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-02)
Creation date: 2023-05-12
Weekly download count: 243
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 861.25K
URLs: Website

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# 1763 ▼ 6
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Add-on summary

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What if you could just choose your YouTube layout? Well, now you can! CustomTube lets you choose between recreations of any YouTube layout from 2008-2021, all with a single click!

Outside of the layout selector, CustomTube has even more options, including: -Ability to loop videos by default (with an option to exclude playlist videos) -Choose the size of the video player -Make search better by hiding some irrelevant results -Hide the "Shorts" button on the sidebar -And more, with even more options planned for future updates!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Nostalgic and allows users to experience different eras of YouTube
  • Compatibility with mobile mode in desktop view
  • Generally works well and is appreciated by users
Cons
  • Frequent bugs and issues in various layout versions
  • Lack of recent updates leading to broken features
  • Some layout features are not displaying correctly (e.g., search page, related videos titles)
Most mentioned
  • Bugs and issues with the add-on functionality
  • Desire for updates and fixes for broken features
  • Nostalgic value and enjoyment of the extension
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18619481, 2024-10-20
The custom Tube addon is broken in some layout versions because the YouTube logo is turquoise. Why is that? please fix this thing ok?!
by SputiTV, 2024-10-19
by Firefox user 14969776, 2024-09-25
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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