YouTube Preview Muter

YouTube Preview Muter is a lightweight, stylish extension that automatically disables the audio of inline video previews (thumbnails) on the YouTube homepage and search results.

Tired of getting jump-scared by loud audio every time your mouse accidentally hovers over a video thumbnail? This extension brings the silence back. The thumbnail video will still play visually so you know what it's about, but your ears will be completely safe!

✨ Key Features:

True Auto-Mute: Forces all YouTube inline preview players to stay perfectly silent.

Premium Apple-Style UI: Toggle the mute ON/OFF via a beautiful, iOS-inspired Glassmorphism popup menu.

Instant & Seamless: Works on the fly. New videos loaded as you scroll are muted instantly before they can make a sound.

Zero Bloatware: Install and forget. No accounts, no complex settings, no heavy scripts.

Privacy First: We don't track you, read your browser history, or collect any personal data. The extension runs exclusively and locally on YouTube.

How it works:
Unlike other basic extensions, Preview Muter aggressively intercepts browser audio events specifically for preview players, ensuring YouTube's internal scripts cannot override your choice.

Take back control of your browsing experience and enjoy a quieter YouTube!