hyde — hide the YouTube video player controls
by karmdesai
hyde — hide the YouTube video player controls
by karmdesai
Quick Look
Hyde is a Chrome extension that allows users to easily hide or show YouTube video player controls using a simple keyboard shortcut, improving the video screenshot experience.
AI Overview
Who is this for?
Anyone who takes screenshots of YouTube videos or finds the player controls intrusive.
Key Features
- → Hide/show YouTube player controls with Ctrl+M
- → Facilitates clean video screenshots
- → Removes annoying on-screen clutter
- → Simple and easy to use
Reviews Analysis
Overall Sentiment
Mostly PositiveUsers appreciate the extension's core functionality for hiding YouTube controls during screenshots and playback, though some experience occasional issues.
Note: AI analysis focuses on the substance and recency of reviews, which may differ from the overall store rating.
What Users Love
- ✓ Effectively hides YouTube player controls for cleaner screenshots.
- ✓ Simple and intuitive keyboard shortcut functionality.
Points to Consider
- × Some users report controls reappearing unexpectedly.
- × Occasional issues with specific YouTube layouts.
Official Description
From the Developer
Press Ctrl+M to hide or show the YouTube video player controls.
When you pause a YouTube video, the player controls don't disappear. That makes it really hard to take a clean screenshot of the video. The controls also block your view, which can get really annoying. Hyde is a simple Chrome extension that allows you to hide or show the video player controls easily.
⭐ Simply use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+M to hide the controls or show them again. ⭐
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Key Info
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Rating:
4.2/5.0
(517 ratings)
- Users:90,000
- Version:1.3
- Updated:Apr 28, 2025
- Developer:Visit Website →
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