YouCaptain

Enables keyboard navigation on YouTube

YouCaptain: YouTube Keyboard Navigation

YouCaptain is a Firefox add-on that allows you to use keyboard navigation and shortcuts on YouTube. It enables you to navigate through videos, add videos to the queue, like and dislike videos, focus on search field and player, and perform various other actions using simple keyboard shortcuts. Enhance your YouTube browsing experience with YouCaptain!

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 4
Rating: 5.00
(4)
Version: 0.0.12 (Last updated: 2020-09-22)
Version code: 5102867
Creation date: 2019-10-31
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 6.50M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

As somebody who still misses the Leanback interface, this is a godsend. It finally allows me to properly browse YouTube with a remote controller
by Carlos Solís, 2024-07-02
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

YouCaptain 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

YouCaptain has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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