Auto HD/Automatic 4K for Youtube™ Chrome Extension Analysis

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a time-saving utility that automatically remembers and applies preferred YouTube video qualities, including HD, 4K, and 8K. It claims to provide an ultra-fast experience without slowing down the YouTube player.

Inferred product pattern

A specialized utility extension that automates a single UI setting on a major platform, exhibiting aggressive uninstallation patterns.

Review-backed pain points

Users report that the extension interferes with their preferred viewing modes by forcing videos into theater or cinema mode and exiting fullscreen. Additionally, some users expressed frustration with ads for other extensions appearing during uninstallation.

Observed feature gaps

Users desire the ability to lock in specific viewing modes (such as fullscreen or wide view) in addition to the resolution settings.

Support

No support or account-related complaints were observed in the provided samples.

Reliability

Users reported issues with the extension forcing unwanted layout changes (theater mode) and some instances of the extension not working as intended.

Privacy

No direct privacy breaches reported, though users noted aggressive marketing/ads during the uninstallation process.