In the early days of Youtube, its original video player will collapse and you can see a small progress bar at the bottom of the video which lets audiences know their time position of the video. Sadly, this unique feature is no longer supported once Youtube changed its player to HTML5 format.
But, we may able to ‘revive’ the permanent progress bar on Youtube video. Turns out, there is a free browser extension that can make Youtube progress bar always appear when the video is running and even when the pointer is not hovering. Check out the guide below.
1. Install an extension named Permanent Progress Bar for Chrome. The same add-on is also available for Firefox.
2. Click Add extension to start the installation.
3. Go to a Youtube video and see it in action!
Now you can see the video progress and the buffering progress at the bottom of the running video. This extension works on theater mode, fullscreen mode, and default view. While the miniplayer mode has already come with this exact feature all along.
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Additional Features to Enhance Your YouTube Experience
Customize Your Progress Bar for a Personal Touch
Did you know you can tweak the appearance of the permanent progress bar? Extensions like Permanent Progress Bar for YouTube allow you to adjust the height, color, and even opacity of the bar. This means you can match it to your aesthetic preferences or make it more visible on different screen sizes. Simply access the extension’s options page to explore these settings.
Combine with Other YouTube Extensions
For an even better viewing experience, consider pairing this extension with others that improve functionality:
- Enhancer for YouTube: Offers playback speed controls, auto HD settings, and more.
- Unhook: Removes distractions like comments and recommendations for a cleaner interface.
- SponsorBlock: Skips sponsored segments in videos automatically.
These tools work seamlessly alongside the permanent progress bar, giving you full control over your YouTube environment.
Explore Advanced Playback Tools
If you’re looking for more control over your video playback, try extensions like ImprovedTube. This tool allows you to loop videos, adjust brightness, and even auto-pause when switching tabs. It’s a great addition for those who want a tailored viewing experience.
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By combining these features and tools, you can transform your YouTube experience into something truly unique and efficient!
This Extension does NOT provide a timestamp!
What good is a progress bar without a timestamp?!