Hide YouTube Player Controls & Overlay

Instantly hide YouTube player controls, progress bar, titles, and dark overlays for clean, distraction-free video viewing.

Tired of YouTube's giant player controls, title bars, and dark gradients blocking your video? Hide YouTube Player Controls automatically removes video overlays to give you a clean, distraction-free watching experience—perfect for screenshots, presentations, live streams, and cinematic viewing. 🎯 KEY FEATURES: • Hide All Player Overlays: Instantly hide player controls, progress bar, video title, and dark gradient overlays. • Quick Toggle: Easily toggle controls on or off using the browser icon or convenient player buttons. • Uninterrupted Viewing: Keeps your screen clean while video playback continues smoothly. • Fast & Lightweight: Zero impact on buffering, page loads, or browser performance. • 100% Private: Works entirely locally in your browser with zero tracking or data collection. 💡 PERFECT FOR: - Recording or taking clean screenshots of YouTube videos. - Presenting videos in classrooms, meetings, or livestreams. - Uncluttered, cinematic video watching without UI distractions. How to Use: 1. Install the extension. 2. Open any YouTube video. 3. Click the extension icon or toggle button to instantly hide or show player controls. what's new in v1.2.0 : * add support to shorts