This cross-browser plugin hides selected YouTube interface features associated with extended viewing.
Open source
24 alternativesTubeMod
Hide selected parts of YouTube’s interface with toggles in this browser extension.
About TubeMod
TubeMod is a browser extension that hides selected parts of YouTube’s interface. It provides toggles in a popup so users can choose which YouTube elements to hide, with changes applied instantly. The project is open source under the MIT license and is available through the Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-Ons; the README also describes developer setup for Chromium and Firefox browsers. Currently it hides elements rather than removing them, and a future release is planned to allow complete removal.
Key features
- Toggles to hide selected YouTube interface elements
- Popup interface applies changes instantly
- Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-Ons installation
- Open-source code under MIT License
- Developer setup for Chromium and Firefox browsers
- Planned future option to completely remove elements
Best for: Users who want to hide parts of YouTube’s interface without permanently removing them.
Good for
- Free to use, with optional Ko-Fi support
- Open source under the MIT License
- Toggle-based hiding intended to be lightweight and customizable
Watch out for
- Currently hides YouTube elements instead of completely removing them; complete removal is planned for a future release.
TubeMod at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › YouTube Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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TubeMod FAQ
How do I use TubeMod after installing it?
Click the TubeMod icon in the browser toolbar, then use the popup interface to toggle the YouTube elements you want to hide. Changes are applied instantly.
Where can I install TubeMod?
The README describes installation from the Chrome Web Store and from Firefox Add-Ons. Developer setup instructions are also included for Chromium-based and Firefox-based browsers.
Does TubeMod permanently remove YouTube elements?
No. TubeMod currently provides toggles to hide parts of YouTube’s UI. Complete removal is planned for a future release.
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