*Improve YouTube!* (for YouTube + Videos)

YouTube, tidy & smart? Supercharge YouTube! Give it strong features, filter only the videos you want & exactly the look you like

Supercharge Your YouTube Experience with Improve YouTube!

*Improve YouTube!* (for YouTube + Videos) is a powerful and lightweight Edge add-on that enriches your YouTube experience with over 80 unique features. It allows users to customize layouts, set category filters, block ads, and more, all while being open-source and non-profit. With functionalities like auto-pause on other tabs, themes, and advanced player controls, it makes content discovery and video playback more efficient and enjoyable. Enjoy an ad-free and tailored YouTube experience today!

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.40
(84)
Version: 4.1187 (Last updated: 2024-12-27)
Version code: 4.1187
Creation date: 2021-12-11
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 931.88K
Full description: See detailed description

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Customizable options
  • Improves video quality settings (e.g., forcing 1080p)
  • User-friendly interface
  • Wide range of features (80+)
  • Open-source and lightweight
Cons
  • Does not work consistently (e.g., issues with settings not applying)
  • Errors and bugs experienced
  • Lack of updates causing functionality problems
  • Some features (e.g., rotate button) missing or hard to find
  • Inability to execute certain actions (e.g., Play All button)
Most mentioned
  • Works effectively for improving YouTube experience
  • Requires fixes and updates due to bugs
  • High level of customization options available
  • Not reliable for all shared links or functionalities
  • Positive feedback on specific features like auto-pause and ad-blocking
User reviews
half the time it does not work. example shortcuts
by Ashish, 2025-02-06

Hello! Errors began a week ago. Update is needed
by Dmitry, 2024-12-16

works. i like the transcript features too.
by Mob, 2024-11-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

*Improve YouTube!* (for YouTube + Videos) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of *Improve YouTube!* (for YouTube + Videos). Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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