Music Mode for YouTube™

Blocks the video keeping only the audio on YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube for mobiles. Additionally, it removes the ads from YouTube, hides the thumbnails and allows YouTube to play in the background on mobile. Easy to use with many options.
What is Music Mode for YouTube™?
"Music Mode for YouTube™" is a Firefox extension that transforms YouTube into an audio-only platform, blocking videos to reduce CPU/GPU usage and saving bandwidth. It also skips ads, supports background playback on mobile, and offers customizable options to enhance user privacy by hiding thumbnails, avatars, and other images. Ideal for users seeking a distraction-free, music-focused YouTube experience.
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Add-on stats

Users: 1,881 ▲ 10
Version: 1.2.2 (Last updated: 2024-01-08)
Creation date: 2022-07-04
Weekly download count: 70
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • tabs
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 119.24K

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Add-on summary

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NEW EXTENSION The only Firefox extension that not only disables the YouTube video but also blocks it. The best extension to reduce the use of CPU and GPU, save bandwidth and hide NSFW content. Works on YouTube, YouTube Music, YouTube videos embedded in sites and YouTube for mobiles.

FEATURES (ALL OPTIONAL):

  1. Blocks the video keeping only the audio
  2. Hides the video thumbnails
  3. Hides the images of channel/user avatars
  4. Hides various other images
  5. Skips the ads before they play
  6. Allows background play (on YouTube for mobiles)
Separate options for YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube videos embedded in other sites. You can enable/disable the extension for all tabs or for specific tabs.

Extra options:

  1. Hides the thumbnails and various other images in Google search when you search for a song or a singer
  2. Quick access buttons: two extra buttons on YouTube in order to hide the thumbnails and block the video quickly without using the popup window
Notes:
  1. Live YouTube videos are hidden but not blocked
  2. If you have enabled the features 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 the images are not only hidden but also blocked saving more bandwidth
The code of the extension is now available on GitHub

The extension does not collect any kind of user data. The user options are stored locally in the user's browser.

Date of release (on Chrome Web Store): 02/10/2019

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
  • Helps save bandwidth by deactivating videos.
  • Effective for audio-only listening without distractions.
  • Has been useful for a long period for users.
Cons
  • Often experiences errors when trying to play videos.
  • Requires refreshing YouTube when turning video on or off.
  • Does not work consistently across mobile and desktop platforms.
Most mentioned
  • Errors occur frequently when playing videos.
  • Extension sometimes fails to block video streams effectively.
  • Issues with playback when using certain combinations of extensions.
Recent reviews
Thanks ever so much for providing us with such a valuable and useful extension. this is awesome!
by Zor, 2024-11-18
by LS, 2024-11-07
by hakuen90, 2024-11-07
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Music Mode for YouTube™ requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Music Mode for YouTube™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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