Downloading, Installing & Using Return YouTube Dislike
Contents
Downloading
Desktop (all OS supported by these browsers)
Chromium Based Browsers
This extension has been tested to work on these browsers.
It should be able to work on all Chromium-based browsers (list here). But that isn’t guaranteed.
Firefox Based Browsers
- Firefox
- This addon should be able to run on most of the Firefox-based browsers. But isn’t guaranteed.
Mobile
Android
-
apk app file
You can download the apk file from https://github.com/jesperbakhandskemager/view-youtube-dislike/releases/
Note: This app is NOT made by the original author of the extension.
- This addon should be able to run on most of the Firefox-based browsers. But isn’t guaranteed.
iOS
No Support on Firefox
You can have a look at these pages for more information (the reason why it’s not available on Firefox):
- [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/add-ons-firefox-ios]
- [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1101350]
For now, you can try this
-
For Jailbroken iOS - WE TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
This is an iOS port developed by a separate team not related to the owner of github.com/Anarios/return-youtube-dislike
Userscript
Installation
Desktop
Chromium based browsers
From Chrome Webstore
- Go to website (click here)
- Click install
- Wait for the extension to download and
- 🙂 Installed !!
From crx/zip file
- Download the crx/zip file.
- Type
chrome://extensionsin address bar - Search for the “Developer Mode” switch and turn it on.
- Open the folder and the browser side by side.
- Drag and drop the crx/zip file in chrome://extensions tab
- Click on “Add extension”
- Installation Completed 🎉
- Remember to turn off the “developer mode” if not needed
From unzipped folder
- Download the crx/zip file.
- Go to
chrome://extensions - Search for the “Developer Mode” switch and turn it on.
- Click on “Load Unpacked”
- Navigate to the folder & select it
- The extension should be installed 🎉
- Remember to turn off the “developer mode” if not needed
Firefox Based Browsers
From addon store
- Go to the addon store and find the extension or click here.
- Click on
Add to Firefox - Done 🎉 The extension should be installed.
From xpi/jar/zip file
- Type
about:addonsin the address bar and press “Enter”. Alternatively, You can useCtrl+Shift+Aon Windows andCmd+Shift+Aon MAC and - Click on the Setting Gear icon
⚙. - Click on
Install Add-on From File... - Locate and click on the .xpi/.jar/.zip file.
- Select and click to open it.
- Done 🎉 The extension should be installed.
Mobile
Android
App from Play Store
- Although app(s) which use this API exists but aren’t they official.
On Firefox
- Install Firefox Nightly. Refer to this blog post for the procedure: Expanded extension support in Firefox for Android Nightly
- Install the extension in it from addon store
- If you want - install the site as an app. For that procedure go here.
iOS
- For iOS click here
- Only available on Firefox-based browsers because Chromium-based browsers for the Android platform don’t support installing extensions.
Using
No more steps are required, it should start working right away.
If required you can restart your browser.
🎉 🎊 Congratulations 🥳 🎊
Updating
Extension / Addon
- from webstore
- sideloading from crx/zip file or unzipped folder
On Firefox based browsers for mobile
Miscellaneous
Using YouTube website as an app with an extension
Desktop
Chromium Based Browsers
- Go to YouTube
- Tap on menu button (
☰/⋯/⋮) - Click on “Install YouTube”
- 🎉Done!
Firefox Based Browsers
⚠ Doesn’t work on newer versions.
- Type
about:configin address bar & pressEnterkey. - When warned
Proceed with Cautionclick onAccept the Risk and Continue - Locate and click on the search bar on the page.
- Type
browser.ssb.enable. - click on
⇋and make sure the state is set totrue. - Restart the browser and Open YouTube.
- Click on
⋮located in the upper right corner - Click
Install this website as an apporInstall this website as an appwhich depends on the version you are using. - Done! 🎉 You should be able to see the site’s app in the start menu.
You can also refer here (for pictures):
How to Enable the Site-Specific Browser (SSB) in Firefox - Make Tech Easier
Mobile
Firefox Based Browsers
- Install the extension
- Go to YouTube
- Tap on the three dots
⋮located at the bottom right corner of the screen. - Turn on “Desktop Site”.
- Refresh the page.
- Wait for it to completely load.
- Tap again on the three dots
⋮located at the bottom right corner of the screen. - You will see an option as
Install. Tap on it. - Tap -
Addwhen askedAdd to Home screen? - Enjoy the YT site as a Firefox nightly app !!
Chromium Based Browsers
Chromium Based browsers don’t support extensions on Android or iOS
But still - here are the steps:
- Go to YouTube
- Tap on the three dots
⋮located at the bottom right corner of the screen. - Turn on “Desktop Site”.
- Refresh the page and wait for it to completely load.
- Tap again on the three dots
⋮located at the bottom right corner of the screen. - You will see an option as
Install. Tap on it. - When asked
Install Apptap onYes - Tap -
Addwhen askedAdd to Home screen? - Enjoy the YT site as an app !!