Overview
Play only audio on YouTube to save bandwidth, and use thumbnails instead of video images.
Audio Only YouTube is a lightweight Chrome addon to reduce usage of data on YouTube by blocking video streams and playing only the audio track. If you've been looking for a youtube only audio solution that lets you enjoy music, podcasts, and talks without loading the video, this extension is exactly what you need. With this youtube only audio no video plugin chrome extension, you can switch to youtube audio mode with a single click: Audio only for YouTube — blocks video downloads while keeping perfect audio playback Save bandwidth — significantly reduce data usage by eliminating video stream downloads Thumbnail display — the video player shows the video thumbnail as a background image One-click toggle — easily switch between audio-only and normal playback from the popup Embedded video support — works with YouTube videos embedded on external websites Ad handling — automatically re-applies audio mode after ad playback Install Audio Only YouTube, toggle the switch ON, and visit any YouTube video to start listening with youtube audio only — no video, just sound. Disclaimer: This extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to YouTube or Google in any way.
Details
- Version1.0
- Updated6 May 2026
- Offered byNovaDEV
- Size57.6KiB
- Languages55 languages
- Developer
Email
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Privacy
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- Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
- Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
- Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes
