YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery icon

YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery

by max1

v1.1.2 Updated Feb 20, 2026 41.27KiB
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Description

Transform YouTube into a music player and dramatically reduce your data usage and battery consumption by automatically disabling video playback. Listen to music, podcasts, and other content without the bandwidth-heavy video stream - perfect for mobile users, limited data plans, and battery conservation. Features: • Save Mobile Data - Reduce YouTube data consumption by up to 90% by streaming audio only • Extend Battery Life - Significantly improve battery performance by disabling video rendering • Simple Toggle - Switch between audio-only and normal mode with one click • Automatic Memory - Remembers your preferences between browsing sessions • Background Listening - Continue listening even when switching to other tabs • Zero Configuration - Works instantly after installation with no setup required How to Use: 1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store 2. Visit any YouTube video page 3. Click the YouTube Audio Only icon in your browser toolbar 4. Toggle the "Audio Only Mode" switch to ON 5. Optional: Enable "Show Control Button" to display a convenient toggle button on YouTube pages 6. Continue browsing YouTube with reduced data usage and extended battery life 7. Toggle audio-only mode on/off anytime via the extension popup or on-screen control button Changelog: - Data Savings Tracker Added - Shortcut Keys Added
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activeTab Can access the current tab when you click the extension storage Can store data locally in your browser

Details

Version 1.1.2
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Size 41.27KiB
First Seen Mar 30, 2026