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Random YouTube Video

Playing the same top ten videos on a channel gets stale when deep cuts sit buried in the uploads tab. Random YouTube Video picks a surprise entry on demand.

Shuffle any channel library, customize filters, and let Chrome start something you might not have clicked manually.

Version 3.1.14 (April 22, 2026). Trusted by 7,000+ users on the Chrome Web Store.

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Key features

What this extension adds to YouTube

Saves time while researching or learning on YouTube
Integrates directly into the YouTube interface
Free Chrome extension with regular updates

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