Audio Only for YouTube | Save Data & Bandwidth

Unofficial helper: play YouTube in audio-only mode to save data. Not affiliated with Google or YouTube.

Audio Only for YouTube is an unofficial browser helper that turns YouTube into a lighter audio-first experience so you can listen while saving bandwidth. This extension is NOT created by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Google LLC or YouTube. WHAT IT DOES • Switch YouTube to audio-only mode with one click or Alt+Shift+A • Force the lowest practical video quality (144p) while keeping audio • Cover the player with a clean listening overlay • Control playback from the popup: seek, speed, volume • Track estimated data used and saved (vs 720p), locally on your device • Customize overlay themes (colors or background image) • Use in English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, or Indonesian HOW TO USE 1. Open a YouTube video 2. Click the extension icon and turn on Audio only 3. Listen with the video hidden — switch back anytime 4. Optional: set restore quality, theme, language, and view stats PRIVACY Preferences and usage stats stay in your browser storage. See the Privacy Policy linked on this store page. NOTES • YouTube still needs a minimal video stream to work; this extension optimizes it to the lowest practical setting • Respect YouTube’s Terms of Service • Works best on youtube.com watch / live / playlist / Shorts and related pages