OldYTPlayer | + Minimal Tweaks — dudeant

Restores YouTube's pre-2025 player UI and optional tweaks (dislikes, SponsorBlock, etc.). Includes popup controls.

Take control of YouTube and bring back the classic player.

OldYTPlayer restores YouTube’s pre-2025 video player and adds a handful of optional, privacy-friendly tweaks. If you prefer the familiar layout with fewer distractions—but still want modern conveniences like community dislikes and SponsorBlock, this extension is for you.



What does OldYTPlayer do?

Restore the Old Player
• Reverts the YouTube player to its pre-2025 look
• Hides the new fullscreen “grid” and quick controls
• Keeps the classic style consistent

Optional Tweaks
• Return YouTube Dislike integration
• SponsorBlock segment skipping
• Classic like/dislike icons and more

Easy Controls
• Popup master enable/disable
• “Only Revert Player” quick action
• Hide/Unhide the OldYTPlayer settings entry



Key Features

Player and UI
• Revert Old YouTube Player (pre-2025 UI)
• Hide fullscreen “More videos” grid and quick-action overlays
• Classic like/dislike buttons

Tweaks and Cleanup
• Remove AI Summary and “Ask AI”
• Hide Shorts across home/search/sidebar/related
• Hide sponsored panels, overlays, merch and promos
• Hide Share/Thanks/Clip buttons

Integrations
• Skip sponsored segments with SponsorBlock
• Show community dislike counts via Return YouTube Dislike

...and much more, all togge-able!



OldYoutubePlayer is a third-party extension and is not affiliated with YouTube.
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