Description
π‘ The Story Behind This Extension
When I was watching YouTube videos in dark mode, the sidebar thumbnail colors were too bright/colorful and distracting - they kept drawing my attention away from the main video content. So I created this simple extension to dim the sidebar with opacity controls. Now the sidebar doesn't grab attention and I can focus on what I'm actually watching. Hope you like it - please rate if you do! β
This simple yet powerful extension gives you complete control over YouTube's sidebar transparency, helping you focus on what matters most - the video content.
π¬ Perfect For
β¦ Focus Mode - Hide distracting thumbnails while watching educational content
β¦ Accessibility - Reduce visual clutter for users with attention difficulties
β¦ Productivity - Minimize sidebar distractions during work-related videos
π‘Tips
β¦ Use 0%to completely hide the sidebar for maximum focus
β¦ Try 30-50% for subtle dimming that reduces distraction without hiding content
β¦ 70-80% works great for keeping thumbnails visible but less prominent
β¦ The extension remembers your setting, so set it once and forget it!
π How It Works
1. Install the extension
2. Visit any YouTube video page
3. Click the extension icon in your toolbar
4. Select your desired opacity level (0% to 100%)
5. Enjoy distraction-free viewing!
π Privacy & Security
β¦ Zero data collection - We don't track or store any personal information
β¦ Local storage only - Your preferences stay on your device
β¦ YouTube-only access - Extension only runs on YouTube pages
β¦ No external connections - Completely self-contained
Transform your YouTube experience today! Download YouTube Sidebar Opacity and take control of your viewing environment.
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Permissions (3)
Permissions
activeTabβΉ Can access the current tab when you click the extension scriptingβΉ Can inject scripts into web pages storageβΉ Can store data locally in your browser
Details
| Version | 1.1 |
| Updated | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Size | 25.42KiB |
| First Seen | Mar 26, 2026 |
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