Random YouTube Video
Customize, shuffle and play random videos from any YouTube channel.
What is Random YouTube Video?
Random YouTube Video is a Chrome extension developed by https://nikkelm.dev, and its main feature is "Customize, shuffle and play random videos from any YouTube channel.".
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Extension Usage Instructions
Do you have a favourite YouTube channel, but don't know what to watch? This extension is for you!
The "Random YouTube Video" extension adds a "Shuffle" button to YouTube channel, video and shorts pages, which will play a truly random video from the current channel. Use the extension's popup to customize your experience even further!
Level up your YouTube experience with these features:
✔ The shuffle button uses the native look and feel of YouTube - including dark mode - so it fits right in with the YouTube interface you're used to!
✔ Choose from a wide range of options to individualize your experience, such as ignoring shorts, only shuffling from the most recent videos or shuffling multiple videos into a playlist!
✔ Shuffles run even faster for you if another user has already shuffled from the channel you're watching, as video IDs are shared anonymously!
✔ ...and much more!
Do you want to support the extension's development or say thank you? Consider donating or sponsoring the project on GitHub:
https://ko-fi.com/nikkelm
https://github.com/sponsors/NikkelM
Do you have questions or feedback? Feel free to open an issue on the project's GitHub page:
https://github.com/NikkelM/Random-YouTube-Video
Latest changes:
v3.1.1
- Fixed a bug where the extension would rename all playlists, instead of just the ones created by the extension.
- The collapsed playlist menu will now also have the correct playlist name.
v3.1.0
- Firefox: The welcome page now prompts users to allow the extension to access the youtube.com domain, this is needed for the extension to function.
- Fixed a bug where the shuffle button in the popup would only work on the second try.
- Firefox: Fixed the options page not being accessible.
- Firefox: Fixed a bug where the extension was unable to retrieve the amount of local storage used.
v3.0.2
- Fixed the fetch percentage in the shuffling page being misaligned.
v3.0.1
- Fixed the old "Ignore shorts" option not being updated to the new format correctly.
v3.0.0
- Shorts pages are now supported! Shuffle buttons can now be found on all shorts pages.
- Added a new option to shuffle only from shorts.
- Added a 'welcome' page that will be shown when you first install the extension and guide you through the first steps.
- The popup now also works as a standalone options page.
- When watching shorts, the extension will now update the last visited channel in the popup.
- Reduced the time it takes to shuffle, as the extension now uses a new way to decide whether or not to check if a video has been deleted or not.
- The playlist that is opened when shuffling (if the option is enabled) now has a better title and tooltip.
- The shuffle button now feels more responsive when clicked, and will give more information if it takes a bit longer to shuffle.
- The popup now feels smoother in some places, and will make it clearer when some inputs are invalid.
- If certain errors are encountered, the playlist will still be saved locally and in the database, to speed up the next shuffle.
- Fixed bugs that would prevent some initialization logic to run after the extension is updated.
You can always view the full Changelog here: https://github.com/NikkelM/Random-YouTube-Video/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md Extension Basic Information
| Name |  Random YouTube Video |
| ID | kijgnjhogkjodpakfmhgleobifempckf |
| Official URL | https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/random-youtube-video/kijgnjhogkjodpakfmhgleobifempckf |
| Description | Customize, shuffle and play random videos from any YouTube channel. |
| File Size | 152 KB |
| Installation Count | 2,815 |
| Current Version | 3.1.1 |
| Last Updated | 2024-02-22 |
| Publish Date | 2022-12-06 |
| Rating | 4.84/5 Total 31 Ratings |
| Developer | https://nikkelm.dev |
| [email protected] | |
| Payment Type | free |
| Extension Website | https://github.com/NikkelM/Random-YouTube-Video |
| Help Page URL | https://github.com/NikkelM/Random-YouTube-Video/issues |
| Supported Languages | en |
| manifest.json | |
{
"update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx",
"name": "Random YouTube Video",
"description": "Customize, shuffle and play random videos from any YouTube channel.",
"version": "3.1.1",
"manifest_version": 3,
"content_scripts": [
{
"js": [
"content.js"
],
"matches": [
"*:\/\/*.youtube.com\/*"
],
"run_at": "document_end"
}
],
"permissions": [
"storage",
"tabs"
],
"action": {
"default_popup": "html\/popup.html",
"default_icon": {
"16": "icons\/icon-16-red.png",
"32": "icons\/icon-32-red.png",
"48": "icons\/icon-48-red.png",
"128": "icons\/icon-128-red.png"
}
},
"icons": {
"16": "icons\/icon-16-red.png",
"32": "icons\/icon-32-red.png",
"48": "icons\/icon-48-red.png",
"128": "icons\/icon-128-red.png"
},
"background": {
"service_worker": "background.js"
},
"options_page": "html\/popup.html"
} | |
