YouTube Playlist ID Extractor version history - 3 versions
YouTube Playlist ID Extractor by arnaudskovich
YouTube Playlist ID Extractor version history - 3 versions
Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.
Latest version
Version 2.2
Released Aug 10, 2026 - 202.49 KBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterVersion 2.2 brings the final layer of customization to your playlist extractions! Along with the massive architectural upgrades of v2.1 (Silent Background Extraction, Auto-Save, and Advanced Dashboard), this update introduces Complete Export Control.
- Customizable Export Fields
- You now have absolute control over what data ends up in your exported files.
- In the Extension Popup and the Settings page, you can now check or uncheck specific fields: Index, ID, Title, and URL.
- Want a text file containing only video IDs for bulk-processing scripts? Just check the "ID" box and uncheck the rest. Want a detailed CSV with everything? Check them all.
- Your field preferences are saved globally and apply instantly to all export formats (CSV, JSON, XLS, TXT).
- Silent "Phantom Window" Extraction: Extracts long playlists completely in the background without interrupting your current video.
- Advanced Playlist Manager: View, edit, rename, reorder, merge, and delete your saved extractions directly in your browser.
- Buffer Memory: Automatically saves progress to prevent data loss.
Source code released under MIT License
Older versions
Version 2.1
Released Aug 10, 2026 - 201.78 KBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterVersion 2.1 is a major architectural rewrite of the extension, evolving it from a simple script into a robust, autonomous background extractor designed specifically to navigate modern browser security restrictions without interrupting your viewing experience.
- Silent "Phantom Window" Extraction
- V1: Required keeping the popup open and scrolling manually, interrupting video playback.
- V2.1: Extraction is completely offloaded to a detached background window. The extension automatically spawns a muted secondary window, steals focus back to your main window instantly, and autonomously simulates human scroll behavior to fetch the entire playlist.
- Advanced Auto-Scroll Engine
- Built to bypass YouTube's "infinite Mix" lazy-loading restrictions. The new engine automatically scrolls and clicks to force the complete playlist into memory (up to your configured limit), ensuring no video is missed.
- Full Firefox MV3 Compliance & Security
- Completely rebuilt around Firefox's strict Manifest V3 architecture.
- Utilizes
chrome.scripting.executeScriptfor programmatic injection, preventing scripts from running arbitrarily. - Implements explicit Opt-In Permissions (
chrome.permissions.request): The extension only asks for YouTube host permissions at the exact moment you request an extraction, maximizing your privacy. - Advanced Playlist Manager Dashboard
- Access a brand-new internal dashboard where you can:
- Group, view, and rename your extracted playlists.
- Reorder videos (Up/Down) or delete them individually.
- Merge multiple extractions together to build massive directories.
- Multi-Format Auto-Export
- Export your lists in 1-click or configure them to auto-download upon extraction completion.
- Supported formats: JSON, CSV, TXT (URLs), or TXT (pure IDs).
- Buffer Memory & Auto-Save
- If you accidentally close the extension, the background event page finishes the job and keeps the data safely in memory. Reopening the extension instantly restores your latest extraction.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0
Released Jul 23, 2025 - 14.56 KBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterSource code released under MIT License