What does Simple YouTube do?

Simple YouTube focuses on reducing YouTube interface clutter and distractions while watching videos. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who should use Simple YouTube?

Simple YouTube is an open-source project built for youTube viewers who want a simpler, less distracting interface.

Does Simple YouTube have a free plan?

Yes — Simple YouTube is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does Simple YouTube run on?

Simple YouTube runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is Simple YouTube still maintained?

Unverified. Simple YouTube 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 projects are similar to Simple YouTube?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include YouTube Simplified, Minimal YouTube, and YouTube Redux.

Who develops Simple YouTube?

Simple YouTube is developed by roman-16.

When did Simple YouTube launch?

Simple YouTube first shipped in 2024.

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Simple YouTube

Name: Simple YouTube
Author: roman-16

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

Simple YouTube is an open-source browser extension that removes or hides distracting elements from YouTube. It is intended for viewers who want a cleaner, more focused video-watching experience in Chrome or Firefox.

Open SourceWebEmbeddable

Visit github.com

Overview

6 features

Simple YouTube sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It focuses on reducing YouTube interface clutter and distractions while watching videos. Simple YouTube is an open-source project aimed at youTube viewers who want a simpler, less distracting interface. The project is open source (Open Source). Simple YouTube is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Behind Simple YouTube is roman-16, and it first shipped in 2024. Key capabilities include decluttered interface, element hiding, and youTube customization.

Decluttered interface
Element hiding
YouTube customization
Distraction reduction
Chrome support
Firefox support

Built with & integrations

Connectors

chrome

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceOpen SourceFree tierStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed13 Sep · 04:12 UTC
Simple YouTube verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Simple YouTube

What does Simple YouTube do?: Simple YouTube focuses on reducing YouTube interface clutter and distractions while watching videos. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use Simple YouTube?: Simple YouTube is an open-source project built for youTube viewers who want a simpler, less distracting interface.
Does Simple YouTube have a free plan?: Yes — Simple YouTube is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Simple YouTube run on?: Simple YouTube runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Simple YouTube still maintained?: Unverified. Simple YouTube 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 projects are similar to Simple YouTube?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include YouTube Simplified, Minimal YouTube, and YouTube Redux.YouTube Simplified Minimal YouTube YouTube Redux
Who develops Simple YouTube?: Simple YouTube is developed by roman-16.
When did Simple YouTube launch?: Simple YouTube first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
Built for: YouTube viewers who want a simpler, less distracting interface
Model: Open source
Solves: Reducing YouTube interface clutter and distractions while watching videos.

Registered as

Chrome Web Store: iecgbpoggpmlohjeojnjjihabobaaeek
Firefox Add-ons: simple-youtube

Developer

roman-16

Index record

Indexed: 13 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 13 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: simple-youtube-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 13 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 13 Sep 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: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 13 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/roman-16/simple-youtube

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