https://podtube.brighteng.org/ · Tools
3 items
Turn YouTube into a podcast player. Listen to videos without watching - save bandwidth, reduce distractions, extend battery life. Transform YouTube into an audio-first experience. PodTube lets you listen to any video without the visual distraction - perfect for podcasts, lectures, music, and more. WHO IS THIS FOR? - Podcast listeners who watch video podcasts on YouTube - Students listening to lectures and tutorials - Music lovers using YouTube as a streaming platform - Multitaskers who listen while working, commuting, or exercising - Anyone who wants to reduce screen time while still enjoying content FEATURES - One-click toggle: Click the headphones icon in the YouTube player to switch modes instantly - Blur mode: Video content is blurred out while audio continues playing - Speed control: Adjust playback from 0.75x to 2x with slider or preset buttons - Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift+A to toggle audio mode instantly - YouTube sync: Works with native > and < speed shortcuts - Bandwidth saver: Automatically sets video to lowest quality, reducing data usage - Battery friendly: Less video decoding means longer battery life on laptops and phones HOW TO USE 1. Go to any YouTube video 2. Click the headphones icon OR press Shift+A to enable audio mode 3. Use the speed slider or presets to adjust playback speed 4. The video will blur and quality will drop to minimum - enjoy the audio! 5. Click again or press Shift+A to restore normal video playback PRIVACY FIRST PodTube does NOT: - Collect any personal data - Track your viewing habits - Send data to external servers - Require any account or login SUPPORT Having issues or have suggestions? Contact us at support@brighteng.org
Jan 30, 2026
rating_count is the Chrome Web Store ratings count, not a written-review count.
Media assets
Screenshots and videos on the listing.
Has promo video
Whether the listing includes at least one video.
Languages
Declared language locales.
Developer website
Listing exposes a developer website URL.
Contact email
Listing exposes a contact email.
Keyword in name
Case-insensitive substring match in the name.
Keyword in description
Case-insensitive substring match in the description.
Keyword occurrences in description
Count of case-insensitive occurrences in the description.
Category user-count percentile
Share of same-category extensions with fewer users (null if unknown).
These are transparent listing completeness / keyword signals, not a prediction of Chrome Web Store search ranking.