CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout
Choose your own YouTube layout, and more!
CustomTube: Your Favorite Old YouTube Layouts!
"CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout" is a versatile Firefox add-on that enables users to revert to their preferred YouTube interfaces from 2008 to 2021 with ease. In addition to layout customization, it offers features like autoplay loops, adjustable video player sizes, search optimization, and the option to hide the YouTube Shorts button, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 209
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
Size: 861.25K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Restores old YouTube layouts that users prefer
- Provides nostalgia with classic YouTube designs
- Offers a variety of versions from different eras of YouTube
- Generally well-received by users who dislike the modern YouTube interface
Cons
- Has several bugs and issues across different layouts
- Infrequent updates leading to persistent problems
- Some UI elements are broken or misaligned
- Specific features like the search bar and related videos are not functioning correctly
Most mentioned
- Broken layout elements in multiple versions
- Need for updates to fix bugs
- Preference for classic YouTube design over modern UI
- Search bar and predictive search functionalities are not working
- Color and design inconsistencies like the turquoise logo
User reviews
by Rat, 2025-02-27
Lots of the custom UI just doesn't work anymore :(
by tonsofstardust, 2025-02-26
Good but needs a little bit of graphic design tuning. Also I still see videos made after the year I set YouTube to which kills the aesthetic a lot.
by Firefox user 18835116, 2025-02-22
Add-on safety
Risk impact
CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
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Risk likelihood analysis details
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