YouTube in HD (720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2160p)
Watch YouTube in the full-HD quality or the highest available one
YouTube in HD: High-Quality Video Extension for Firefox
YouTube in HD (720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2160p) is a Firefox extension that enables users to watch YouTube in high resolution by default. The add-on lets users select the optimum video quality, maintains the chosen quality throughout playback, and can be adjusted to disable high frame rates for smoother playbacks on lower-end devices or low-bandwidth situations. This extension aspires to improve the overall YouTube viewing experience for the user.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
By: James Fray
Rating: 4.28 
(165)
Weekly download count: 106
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
- scripting
Host permissions:
- *://www.youtube.com/*
- *://www.youtube-nocookie.com/*
Size: 73.07K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Convenient for automatic quality selection
- Works well once options are customized
- Eliminates manual quality adjustments while watching videos
- Allows YouTube to use higher resolutions
Cons
- Does not function properly with certain resolutions (e.g., 1080p)
- Does nothing or negatively affects player functionality
- Video quality defaults back to lower resolutions unexpectedly
- Broken functionality on YouTube front page
Most mentioned
- Issues with specific resolution settings (1080p, 1440p)
- Addon fails to operate as intended or as advertised
- Negative impact on YouTube player performance
User reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-17
This is a pretty great addon but it doesn't seem to work with the 1080p premium encode.
by Firefox user 15022373, 2024-10-02
by Firefox user 18463091, 2024-08-18
Add-on safety
Risk impact
YouTube in HD (720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2160p) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, youtube-nocookie.com
Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of YouTube in HD (720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2160p). Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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