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Disable YouTube Number Keyboard Shortcuts

Disable YouTube Number Keyboard Shortcuts

Disables 0-9 keyboard shortcuts on YouTube which seek to different times on a video.

What is Disable YouTube Number Keyboard Shortcuts?
"Disable YouTube Number Keyboard Shortcuts" is a useful Firefox add-on that disables the 0-9 keyboard shortcuts on YouTube for seamless video watching. It mitigates the problem of accidental seeking by inhibiting the number keys' seek function during video playbacks. This extension is active on both youtube.com and embedded YouTube videos on other websites.
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By: timm
Users: 1,069 ▲ 20
Rating: 4.97 (35)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2023-07-06)
Creation date: 2020-01-15
Weekly download count: 22
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 8.42K
URLs: Website
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This extension disables the 0-9 keyboard shortcuts on YouTube which seek to different times on a video.

The volume control keys on my laptop are directly above the numbers. Sometimes when I change the volume I accidentally press a number key which seeks to a different place in the video I am watching and causes me to lose my place. This extension solves the problem by disabling the number keyboard shortcuts.

If you have any issues, please file an issue on GitHub.

This extension is only active on youtube.com and youtube videos embedded on other websites.

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Pros
  • Works as intended without issues
  • Simple and effective at disabling number keyboard shortcuts
  • Does not require a restart upon installation
  • Allows numbers in non-video related input fields like comments
  • Prevents accidental skipping in videos
Cons
  • Does not disable the Home and End keys as some users would prefer
  • Could potentially lack customization options for user preferences
Most mentioned
  • Effectiveness at preventing accidental video skips
  • Ease of use and simplicity
  • Desire for Home and End key disabling functionality
  • Installation does not require a restart
  • Works immediately and as advertised
Recent reviews
Works as intended, great for if you accidentally nudge a number button in an hour-long video and can't find where you were.
by Babo, 2024-01-10
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Safety
Risk impact

Disable YouTube Number Keyboard Shortcuts may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Disable YouTube Number Keyboard Shortcuts has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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