Remove YouTube Searchbox Placeholder

Removes the "Search" placeholder text from YouTube’s search box for a cleaner, minimal look.

K instalaci tototo skriptu si budete muset nainstalovat rozšíření jako Tampermonkey, Greasemonkey nebo Violentmonkey.

K instalaci tohoto skriptu si budete muset nainstalovat rozšíření jako Tampermonkey nebo Violentmonkey.

K instalaci tohoto skriptu si budete muset nainstalovat rozšíření jako Tampermonkey nebo Violentmonkey.

K instalaci tohoto skriptu si budete muset nainstalovat rozšíření jako Tampermonkey nebo Userscripts.

You will need to install an extension such as Tampermonkey to install this script.

K instalaci tohoto skriptu si budete muset nainstalovat manažer uživatelských skriptů.

(Už mám manažer uživatelských skriptů, nechte mě ho nainstalovat!)

You will need to install an extension such as Stylus to install this style.

You will need to install an extension such as Stylus to install this style.

You will need to install an extension such as Stylus to install this style.

You will need to install a user style manager extension to install this style.

You will need to install a user style manager extension to install this style.

You will need to install a user style manager extension to install this style.

(Už mám manažer uživatelských stylů, nechte mě ho nainstalovat!)

Autor
Alyssa B. Morton
Denně instalací
0
Celkem instalací
4
Hodnocení
0 0 0
Verze
1.0
Vytvořeno
13. 11. 2025
Aktualizováno
13. 11. 2025
Size
2,2 KB
Licence
MIT
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Description:


The Remove YouTube Searchbox Placeholder userscript removes the default "Search" placeholder text from YouTube’s search box, giving it a cleaner, minimal look. It works automatically on all YouTube pages and handles dynamic navigation seamlessly.

Features:

  • Removes the "Search" placeholder text from the YouTube search box
  • Keeps the search box clean and minimal
  • Supports dynamic page changes (YouTube SPA navigation)
  • Lightweight — minimal performance impact
  • Works automatically without any settings or configuration
  • Compatible with all modern browsers supporting userscripts

Instructions:


Step 1: Install a Userscript Manager

   Install a userscript manager such as Violentmonkey or Tampermonkey in your browser.


Step 2: Add the Script

   Copy the Remove YouTube Searchbox Placeholder userscript code and create a new script in your userscript manager.


Step 3: Save and Enable the Script

   Save the script and ensure it is enabled in your userscript manager.


Step 4: Use YouTube Normally

   The search box will automatically appear without the placeholder text.

Notes:

  • Works on all YouTube pages, including homepage, video pages, channels, and search results.
  • Automatically updates even when YouTube loads content dynamically.
  • If the placeholder still appears, try refreshing the page.
  • Lightweight and safe — does not interfere with YouTube functionality.


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