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PKGA
greasyfork.org/en/scripts/442089Also covers ios · same kind of website
A Greasy Fork userscript titled YouTube Theater Mode; the supplied listing does not describe its specific controls.
Alternatives
The Best YouTube Cinema Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 2 open source
Looking for something like YouTube Cinema? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are open source.
About YouTube Cinemagreasyfork.org/en/scripts/585902
VisitA userscript that presents YouTube in a cinema-style, fullscreen-like view without entering true fullscreen mode.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionPKGAA Greasy Fork userscript titled YouTube Theater Mode; the…Open source optionComment ViewerSort, filter, and graph comments from a YouTube video by…Another optionChannel SurferChannel Surfer presents YouTube channels in a TV guide…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PKGA | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 2 | Channel Surfer | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | YouTube Notes | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | LocalTube Manager | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 5 | ObscureTube | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Hergetto | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Non-Rounded Design | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 8 | YouTube Auto-Pause Bypass | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 9 | YouTube WideScreen | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 10 | YT RM3 | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
All YouTube Cinema alternatives
2
Channel Surfer
channelsurfer.tvSame kind of website
Channel Surfer presents YouTube channels in a TV guide style, letting users browse and move between creator videos.
3
YouTube Notes
instadeq.com/youtube-notesSame kind of website
YouTube Notes lets users take notes for videos without leaving their keyboard, connecting written notes with video viewing.
4
LocalTube Manager
localtubemanager.pages.devSame kind of website
LocalTube Manager supports a YouTube viewing workflow without a Google account through a browser extension.
5
ObscureTube
obscuretube.comSame kind of website
ObscureTube presents a feed of random YouTube videos with very low view counts, helping users discover little-seen uploads.
6
Hergetto
hergetto.liveSame kind of website
Hergetto lets people watch videos together online in a shared room, with its page describing a couch-style viewing experience.
7
Non-Rounded Design
greasyfork.org/en/scripts/453802Also covers ios · same kind of website
A userscript titled to revert YouTube interface changes made before late 2022, with a non-rounded design.
8
YouTube Auto-Pause Bypass
greasyfork.org/en/scripts/568818Also covers ios · same kind of website
A Greasy Fork userscript titled Auto-Pause Bypass for YouTube; the supplied page provides no further feature details.
9
YouTube WideScreen
greasyfork.org/en/scripts/409893Also covers ios · same kind of website
A Greasy Fork userscript titled YouTube WideScreen for the Polymer design; further behavior is not described on the page.
10
YT RM3
greasyfork.org/en/scripts/521342Also covers ios · same kind of website
A YouTube userscript titled to reduce memory use by reusing components; the listing gives no additional implementation detail.
11
YouTube Metadata
mattw.io/youtube-metadataSame kind of website
YouTube Metadata gathers details about a video, playlist, or channel and presents metadata for the selected item.
12
Favoree
favoree.ioSame kind of website
Favoree helps users discover and review YouTube channels, presenting top-rated video creators.
13
YTCH
ytch.tvSame kind of website
YTCH organizes YouTube videos into channel-style pages, with settings for displaying captions, titles, and channel names.
14
UnTrap
untrap.appAlso covers ios · same kind of website
UnTrap removes YouTube distractions and filters page elements, letting users adjust the viewing layout to focus on selected content.
15
MUI
muitube.comAlso covers ios · same kind of website
MUI plays YouTube videos from a pasted URL through a browser-based viewing interface.
16
Open source
Sort, filter, and graph comments from a YouTube video by entering its link in this web app.
17
Open source
YouTube Like-Dislike Shortcut assigns configurable keyboard combinations for liking or disliking videos on YouTube and YouTube Music.
18
TwitchTheater
twitchtheater.tvSame kind of website
TwitchTheater combines Twitch, YouTube, and other streams in a multistream view with multiple video and chat panels.
19
YouTube Party
youtubeparty.netlify.appSame kind of website
YouTube Party lets people watch YouTube videos together through an online viewing room.
20
YouT-ube
yout-ube.comSame kind of website
YouT-ube provides a YouTube viewing page designed to reduce interruptions from intrusive content.
21
YouTube Wrapped
videorecap.viewodyssey.comSame kind of website
YouTube Wrapped visualizes a user’s viewing data through yearly recap pages, including editions dating back to 2023.
22
playlist.tools
playlist.toolsSame kind of website
playlist.tools lets users view and play YouTube playlists, with controls for reversing order and browsing their contents.
23
Invidious
invidious.ioSame kind of website
Invidious provides an open source alternative web interface for viewing YouTube videos.
24
PLAYBOARD
playboard.coSame kind of website
PLAYBOARD ranks and analyzes YouTube channels by subscriber counts, views, and Super Chat activity, with filters for channel discovery.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Non-Rounded Design24 alternativesYouTube Metadata24 alternativesplaylist.tools24 alternativesInvidious24 alternativesYouTube Notes22 alternativesHergetto5 alternatives
What is the best alternative to YouTube Cinema?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to YouTube Cinema are PKGA, Channel Surfer, and YouTube Notes.
Are there open-source alternatives to YouTube Cinema?
Yes: Comment Viewer and YT Like-Dislike Shortcut.
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