What does PlayerTube do?

PlayerTube focuses on restoring a simpler, older-style YouTube interface and viewing experience. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who is PlayerTube for?

PlayerTube is a consumer product built for youTube users who prefer a classic interface.

Does PlayerTube have a free plan?

Yes — PlayerTube is free to use.

What platforms does PlayerTube run on?

PlayerTube runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is PlayerTube still maintained?

Unverified. PlayerTube has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to PlayerTube?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include CustomTube, RedirectTube, and YouTube Redux.

Who makes PlayerTube?

PlayerTube is developed by ktg5.

When did PlayerTube launch?

PlayerTube first shipped in 2023.

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PlayerTube

Name: PlayerTube
Author: ktg5

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

PlayerTube is a browser extension that changes YouTube’s interface and playback experience to resemble an older version of the site. It is intended for viewers who prefer a simpler, classic YouTube presentation.

FreeWebEmbeddable

Visit github.com

Overview

3 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, PlayerTube takes a focused approach. It focuses on restoring a simpler, older-style YouTube interface and viewing experience. PlayerTube is a consumer product aimed at youTube users who prefer a classic interface. PlayerTube costs nothing to use. It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

ktg5 builds and maintains PlayerTube, and it first shipped in 2023. Key capabilities include Classic YouTube interface, interface customization, and playback experience changes.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Classic YouTube interface
Interface customization
Playback experience changes

Built with & integrations

Connectors

chrome

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed10 Sept · 04:34 UTC
PlayerTube verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about PlayerTube

What does PlayerTube do?: PlayerTube focuses on restoring a simpler, older-style YouTube interface and viewing experience. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is PlayerTube for?: PlayerTube is a consumer product built for youTube users who prefer a classic interface.
Does PlayerTube have a free plan?: Yes — PlayerTube is free to use.
What platforms does PlayerTube run on?: PlayerTube runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is PlayerTube still maintained?: Unverified. PlayerTube has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to PlayerTube?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include CustomTube, RedirectTube, and YouTube Redux.CustomTube RedirectTube YouTube Redux
Who makes PlayerTube?: PlayerTube is developed by ktg5.
When did PlayerTube launch?: PlayerTube first shipped in 2023.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
Built for: YouTube users who prefer a classic interface
Model: B2C
Solves: Restoring a simpler, older-style YouTube interface and viewing experience.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: playertube

Developer

ktg5

Index record

Indexed: 10 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 10 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: playertube-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 10 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 10 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/ktg5/PlayerTube

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