YouTube Player Accessibility

Make YouTube player controls easier to see and use with accessible viewing profiles.

Make YouTube player controls easier to see and use without changing your whole browser or operating system. YouTube Player Accessibility improves the existing player interface on bright and visually busy videos. Choose a ready-made viewing profile, keep controls visible when needed, or customize the background strength. FEATURES • Standard profile with an adjustable dark control background • High Contrast profile for stronger, clearer controls • Low Vision profile with larger buttons, icons, and timestamps • Optional Always Show Controls setting • Instant preview and settings synchronized through Chrome • Master switch to return to the original YouTube appearance • Lightweight CSS-only visual changes SAFE BY DESIGN • Does not move, clone, or replace YouTube controls • Leaves the progress bar layout and seek-preview thumbnails untouched • Runs only on youtube.com • No account, analytics, tracking, advertisements, or external requests • Open source at github.com/dzienisz/youtube-opacity-controller HOW TO USE 1. Open a YouTube video. 2. Select the extension icon. 3. Choose Standard, High Contrast, or Low Vision. 4. Optionally keep controls visible or customize the background. 5. Use the master switch at any time to restore the original appearance. Designed for viewers who find transparent controls difficult to locate, read, or operate on bright and busy video content.