What it does
YouTune transforms YouTube into an audio-only player. It hides the video element and reduces bandwidth usage, letting you listen to content like podcasts, music, lectures, and talks without the video stream.
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Key features
Audio-only mode — Hides the video player and stops video data from loading, saving significant bandwidth.
Background playback — Continue listening when you switch tabs.
Minimal UI — Clean player interface showing just the essentials: play/pause, progress, volume.
Playlist support — Works with YouTube playlists and autoplay.
Use cases
- Listen to podcasts and interviews without video
- Play music while working in other tabs
- Save mobile data on metered connections
- Reduce CPU/battery usage on laptops
- Focus on audio content without visual distractions
How to use
- Install the extension
- Visit any YouTube video
- Click the YouTune icon to toggle audio-only mode
- The video hides and only audio plays
Privacy
YouTune modifies the YouTube page locally. No data is collected, no external requests are made.
Support
Having issues? Contact us or leave a review on the Chrome Web Store.