PodTube - Audio Only for YouTube

Turn YouTube into a podcast player. Listen to videos without watching - save bandwidth, reduce distractions, extend battery life.

Transform YouTube into an audio-first experience. PodTube lets you listen to any video without the visual distraction - perfect for podcasts, lectures, music, and more. WHO IS THIS FOR? - Podcast listeners who watch video podcasts on YouTube - Students listening to lectures and tutorials - Music lovers using YouTube as a streaming platform - Multitaskers who listen while working, commuting, or exercising - Anyone who wants to reduce screen time while still enjoying content FEATURES - One-click toggle: Click the headphones icon in the YouTube player to switch modes instantly - Blur mode: Video content is blurred out while audio continues playing - Bandwidth saver: Automatically sets video to lowest quality, reducing data usage - Battery friendly: Less video decoding means longer battery life on laptops and phones - Works everywhere: Handles YouTube's navigation seamlessly - videos, playlists, and channels HOW TO USE 1. Go to any YouTube video 2. Click the headphones icon in the top-right of the player controls 3. The video will blur and quality will drop to minimum - enjoy the audio! 4. Click again to restore normal video playback PRIVACY FIRST PodTube does NOT: - Collect any personal data - Track your viewing habits - Send data to external servers - Require any account or login Your preferences are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's built-in storage. That's it. TECHNICAL DETAILS - Uses YouTube's public player API to control quality - Minimal permissions: only storage and youtube.com access - Lightweight: under 10KB total - Open source architecture with proper security isolation SUPPORT Having issues or have suggestions? Contact us at support@brighteng.org