Remove YouTube Searchbox Placeholder

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

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Author

Alyssa B. Morton

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Version

1.0

Created

2025-11-13

Updated

2025-11-13

Size

2.23 KB

License

MIT

Applies to

youtube.com

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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