Top Chrome Extensions for YouTube
YouTube Chrome extensions — 59 keywords tracked, 730 extensions analyzed · Market data updated weekly
Market overview
What Developers Can Learn
Intelligence derived from tracked keywords across all YouTube sub-keywords
Most Congested
Ad blocking is saturated with extensions like Adblock for Youtube holding 11M users, making differentiation through new ad-blocking features unlikely to gain traction without a unique angle.
Possible Openings
Subtitles and caption features show high keyword volatility (youtube ads, YouTube Caption, subtitles for youtube), suggesting user demand is shifting and AI-powered accessibility tools remain underdeveloped.
Positioning Patterns
Top extensions maintain 4.3-4.5 ratings with millions of users; successful products target single specific pain points rather than bundling multiple features.
Overall Market Leaders
Top extensions by total user base — across all YouTube-related keywords combined
| # | Extension | Users | Rating | Appearances | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Adblock for Youtube™ | 11,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.4 | 7/7d | Youtube |
| 2 |  Return YouTube Dislike | 6,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.5 | 7/7d | Youtube |
| 3 |  vidIQ Vision for YouTube | 3,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.5 | 7/7d | Youtube |
| 4 |  YouTube Summary with ChatGPT & Claude | 2,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.3 | 7/7d | Youtube |
| 5 |  SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships | 2,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.7 | 6/7d | Youtube |
| 6 |  YouBoost - VPN for YouTube. Unblock YouTube. VPN for browser | 2,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.2 | 7/7d | Youtube |
| 7 |  Unhook - Remove YouTube Recommended & Shorts | 1,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.9 | 7/7d | Youtube |
| 8 |  Enhancer for YouTube™ | 1,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.7 | 7/7d | Youtube |
| 9 |  YouTube NonStop | 800,000+ | ⭐ 3.3 | 7/7d | Youtube |
| 10 |  Magic Actions for YouTube™ | 700,000+ | ⭐ 4.7 | 7/7d | Youtube |
Adblock for Youtube™
11,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.4 · 7/7d
Return YouTube Dislike
6,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.5 · 7/7d
vidIQ Vision for YouTube
3,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.5 · 7/7d
YouTube Summary with ChatGPT & Claude
2,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.3 · 7/7d
SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships
2,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.7 · 6/7d
YouBoost - VPN for YouTube. Unblock YouTube. VPN for browser
2,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.2 · 7/7d
Unhook - Remove YouTube Recommended & Shorts
1,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.9 · 7/7d
Enhancer for YouTube™
1,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.7 · 7/7d
YouTube NonStop
800,000+ · ⭐ 3.3 · 7/7d
Magic Actions for YouTube™
700,000+ · ⭐ 4.7 · 7/7d
Intent Clusters
Demand grouped by user intent — understanding what users actually search for in this market.
Youtube Ad Blocker
4 keywordsYoutube Video Transcript
6 keywordsExplore Sub-keywords
Tracked keywords within the YouTube category — click any to explore CWS rankings
Youtube Thumbnail Downloader
279K/moChrome extensions ranking for Youtube Thumbnail Downloader.
Youtube Unblocked
144K/moChrome extensions ranking for Youtube Unblocked.
YouTube ad blocker
32K/moChrome extensions ranking for YouTube ad blocker.
youtube adblock
32K/moChrome extensions ranking for youtube adblock.
adblock for youtube
32K/moChrome extensions ranking for adblock for youtube.
YouTube Video Transcript
15K/moChrome extensions ranking for YouTube Video Transcript.
YouTube Transcript Generator
15K/moChrome extensions ranking for YouTube Transcript Generator.
YouTube To Text
15K/moChrome extensions ranking for YouTube To Text.
youtube thumbnails
69K/moChrome extensions ranking for youtube thumbnails.
youtube ads
61K/moChrome extensions ranking for youtube ads.
Keyword rankings
What happens when a user types "Youtube" in the Chrome Web Store search results
Ranking Volatility - Top 10 Ranks
7-day Top 10 movement snapshot (2026-05-12 to 2026-05-18)
✦ Entered Top 10 This Week
↓ Dropped Out of Top 10
Current Top 10 - search results for "Youtube"
Snapshot as of 2026-05-18
| # | Extension | Users | Rating | Appearances | Category | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Return YouTube Dislike | 6,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.5 | 7/7d | Youtube | — stable |
| 2 | YouTube Summary with ChatGPT & Claude | 2,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.3 | 7/7d | Youtube | — stable |
| 3 | Adblock for Youtube™ | 11,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.4 | 5/7d | Youtube | — stable |
| 4 | Magic Actions for YouTube™ | 700,000+ | ⭐ 4.7 | 7/7d | Youtube | — stable |
| 5 | Enhancer for YouTube™ | 1,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.7 | 7/7d | Youtube | — stable |
| 6 |  YouTube Anti Translate | 200,000+ | ⭐ 4.6 | 7/7d | Youtube | — stable |
| 7 | vidIQ Vision for YouTube | 3,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.5 | 7/7d | Youtube | ↑ rising |
| 8 |  'Improve YouTube!' 🎧 (for YouTube & Videos) | 400,000+ | ⭐ 4.5 | 7/7d | Youtube | — stable |
| 9 |  PocketTube: Youtube Subscription Manager | 300,000+ | ⭐ 4.6 | 7/7d | Youtube | — stable |
| 10 | Unhook - Remove YouTube Recommended & Shorts | 1,000,000+ | ⭐ 4.9 | 7/7d | Youtube | — stable |
Return YouTube Dislike
6,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.5 · 7/7d
YouTube Summary with ChatGPT & Claude
2,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.3 · 7/7d
Adblock for Youtube™
11,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.4 · 5/7d
Magic Actions for YouTube™
700,000+ · ⭐ 4.7 · 7/7d
Enhancer for YouTube™
1,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.7 · 7/7d
YouTube Anti Translate
200,000+ · ⭐ 4.6 · 7/7d
vidIQ Vision for YouTube
3,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.5 · 7/7d
'Improve YouTube!' 🎧 (for YouTube & Videos)
400,000+ · ⭐ 4.5 · 7/7d
PocketTube: Youtube Subscription Manager
300,000+ · ⭐ 4.6 · 7/7d
Unhook - Remove YouTube Recommended & Shorts
1,000,000+ · ⭐ 4.9 · 7/7d
What Is the YouTube Extension Market?
The YouTube extensions market addresses user needs around ad-free viewing, content accessibility, and enhanced video consumption on the world's largest video platform. Typical use cases include blocking advertisements, downloading thumbnails or videos, generating transcripts, and adding bilingual subtitles. With 730 active extensions competing across thumbnail downloading, unblocking, ad blocking, and transcript clusters, the market is dense but opportunities exist in AI-powered features and Shorts management. Developers should care because YouTube-related searches span over 1.3 billion monthly queries on Google, indicating substantial user intent that extensions can capture. The rising prominence of YouTube Shorts Blocker and transcript-focused tools among fast movers signals emerging demand for Shorts control and AI-assisted content summaries.
Data Methodology
- Data source:
- Chrome Web Store search results
- Update frequency:
- Weekly
- Monthly Search Demand:
- Estimated demand indicator sourced from third-party keyword data. Not CWS-internal figures.
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