Disable Polymer on YouTube

The polymer redesign of YouTube has made the site very slow for Firefox users. This add-on adds the "disable_polymer" option to YouTube URLs in order to revert back to the old classic design.

Disable Polymer on YouTube

The Disable Polymer on YouTube Firefox add-on is designed to enhance your browsing experience by disabling the slow Polymer redesign, which has been causing performance issues for Firefox users. With this simple and effective tool, you can easily revert to the classic YouTube interface by appending the disable_polymer option to your YouTube URLs.

No more frustrating loading times—just fast and efficient access to your favorite videos. Whether you're a casual viewer or a dedicated content creator, this add-on ensures that you can navigate YouTube seamlessly, enjoying all the features of the classic layout without the hassle of the newer design. Install Disable Polymer on YouTube today and experience the speed you deserve!

Manifest V2
Daily users: 666
2
Rating: 4.39
(56)
Version: 1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5731589
Creation date: 2018-07-26
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 8.14K
URLs: Website
Updated: a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Works great for some users
  • Simple and lightweight
  • Reverts YouTube to its old interface
  • Speeds up YouTube performance
Cons
  • No longer works for many users due to YouTube updates
  • Hasn't been updated in nearly 3 years
  • Limited functionality, working mainly on the homepage
  • Incompatibility with other platforms (e.g., viewtube)
Most mentioned
  • Not working anymore for many users
  • Functionality limited to few pages
  • Users appreciate the simplicity of the add-on
  • Some users report temporary success with workarounds
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
works really well!


Zero stars! Complete crap! Not working at all:-( Null Sterne! Totaller Mist! Funktioniert nicht:-(
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Disable Polymer on YouTube requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Disable Polymer on YouTube has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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