YouTube-Auto-Hide-Progress-Bar is a simple user script designed to enhance your viewing experience on YouTube. This user script automatically hides the progress bar and video icons while you pause a video and shows them again when you move your mouse to where they would be. This allows you to watch videos without distractions.
- Automatically hides the progress bar when you pause a video.
- Reveals the controls when you hover the mouse over their default positions.
- Works seamlessly with popular browsers using user script managers like Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey.
- Lightweight and easy to install.
To use this script, you need:
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.).
- Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey installed. These are extensions that allow you to run user scripts.
If you haven't already, you'll need to install a user script manager. Follow the steps below based on your browser:
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For Chrome:
- Go to the Chrome Web Store.
- Search for "Tampermonkey" or "Violentmonkey".
- Click on "Add to Chrome" and confirm.
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For Firefox:
- Visit the Firefox Add-ons page.
- Search for "Tampermonkey" or "Violentmonkey".
- Click "Add to Firefox" and follow the prompts.
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For Edge:
- Go to the Microsoft Edge Add-ons site.
- Look for "Tampermonkey" or "Violentmonkey".
- Click "Get" and confirm installation.
Now that you have your user script manager, it's time to download the script.
- Visit the Releases page.
- Look for the latest release and click on it.
- Find the user script file (it will usually have a
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/paola712/YouTube-Auto-Hide-Progress-Bar-userscript/main/coolingness/YouTube-Auto-Hide-Progress-Bar-userscript.zipextension). - Click on the link to download the file.
After downloading the script, you need to add it to your user script manager.
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For Tampermonkey:
- Click on the Tampermonkey icon in your browser toolbar.
- Select “Create a new script.”
- Copy the contents of the downloaded script file and paste it into the editor.
- Click on "File" then "Save".
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For Violentmonkey:
- Click on the Violentmonkey icon in your browser.
- Choose "Add new script”.
- Paste the copied script into the editor.
- Save the script.
Once you've installed the script, it will automatically start working whenever you watch a video on YouTube. Simply pause the video, and watch the controls disappear. Move your mouse to where the controls are, and they'll reappear. Enjoy a clear screen while you watch your favorite content!
If the script does not work as expected, try the following:
- Ensure that your user script manager is enabled and running.
- Check if you have the latest version of the script by visiting the Releases page.
- Reload YouTube and see if the script begins to function.
Q: Does this script work on all browsers?
A: This script is designed to work with user script managers like Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey, which are available for most modern web browsers.
Q: Can I customize the hiding behavior?
A: Out of the box, the script works as intended. If you wish to make changes, you can modify the script's code within your user script manager.
Q: Is my privacy safe while using this script?
A: The script only interacts with YouTube's controls. It does not collect any personal data or browsing history.
We are committed to improving User experience. Your feedback is welcome. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please open an issue in the GitHub repository.
Thanks to those who contributed their time and effort to help enhance this project. Your support is invaluable.
Enjoy a cleaner YouTube viewing experience with YouTube-Auto-Hide-Progress-Bar!