Back to the old sidebar on YouTube by Nostrum
YouTube Slim Sidebar reduces the width of the recommendation sidebar on the right of YouTube videos on desktop.
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About this extension
At the very beginning of February 2026, YouTube reduced the width of the right sidebar next to YouTube videos. YouTube Slim Sidebar reduces the width of the recommendations sidebar on the right side of YouTube videos on desktop, restoring it to how it was before 2026.
The extension helps keep the YouTube interface cleaner and less cluttered, without completely removing suggestions. Ideal for focusing on the video while keeping what matters.
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Lightweight, simple, and discreet extension.
The extension helps keep the YouTube interface cleaner and less cluttered, without completely removing suggestions. Ideal for focusing on the video while keeping what matters.
Features
- Reduced width of the recommendation sidebar
- More compact and balanced interface
- No changes to the video player
- Works automatically on YouTube
Privacy
- No data collection
- No tracking
- No unnecessary access
Lightweight, simple, and discreet extension.
Rated 5 by 1 reviewer
Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Access your data for sites in the youtube.com domain
Required data collection, according to the developer:
- Website content
More information
- Version
- 1.2
- Size
- 7.9 KB
- Last updated
- 2 months ago (Feb 7, 2026)
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- License
- MIT License
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