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StarTube Beta

More layouts and customization options for V3

These are versions of this script where the code was updated. Show all versions.

  • v2.3.1 2024-11-10

    -Fixed an issue with the Amsterdam (2024) watch layout on low resolutions
    -Fixed comments panel being light in dark mode
    -Improved dark mode on the Hitchhiker layouts

  • v2.3.0.32 2024-11-05

    -Fixed Cosmic Panda guide expand item styling

  • v2.3.0.31 2024-11-04

    -Fixed subtitles button underline on 2020-2021 and 2021-Present players

  • v2.3.0.30 2024-11-04

    - 2020-2021 player style added
    - 2021-Present player style added
    - Material loading icon on player added on layouts from 2018 and later
    - Polymer comments are much more accurate now
    - Typography Spacing has been added to the 2021-2022 layouts
    - Improved dark mode on layouts from Mid 2013 and later
    - Fixed several small bugs

  • v2.3.0.21 2024-10-28

    -Fixed not all layout options being visible on some zoom levels in the settings menu

  • v2.3.0.2 2024-10-28

    -Added 2024 (Custom ver) layout. This layout is a custom version of the Amsterdam (rounded) layout that attempts to combine the best elements of all versions of the layout.
    -expNoCast has been added and is enabled by default. It hides the "Play on TV" button that appears in Chromium based browsers.
    -On the Hitchhiker and Polymer layouts, the Subscriptions button will now take you to the grid view version of the page.
    -The 2024 Hitchhiker layout is now enabled by default
    -The logged out guide on the 2024 Hitchhiker layout now has custom square versions of the modern category icons
    -Since YouTube has changed the Ringo2 favicon, the updated version is now used. To use the old version, select "2024 (old)" in the favicon selector
    -Improved accuracy for the 2011 layout
    -Improved accuracy for the polymer layouts (examples: the search filters button, and shelf buttons)
    -The guide now has an opening animation on the Polymer layouts
    -expRingo2 now changes the color of the logo on all layouts
    -Guide subscriptions are now auto-expanded
    -The Stargazer layouts now use the 2005-2010 favicon like they're supposed to
    -Fixed some minor issues with the guide on some layouts
    -Fixed Ringo2 progressbar scrubber
    -Fixed font on the 2008 header when using Windows
    -Fixed some other bugs

  • v2.3.0.1 2024-10-21

    -Added very unfinished versions of the 2008, Early 2009, and Late 2009 layouts (as of now, they're just the 2011 layout but with the headers from each respective layout, as well as the yellow subscribe button)
    -Added a more accurate version of the Epic Panda layout
    -Added option to choose which account menu to use
    -Videos dropdown has been implemented on the 2011-2012 layouts
    -Related tabs videos tab now lets you sort by newest, oldest, and popular
    -More accurate search page on the 2011 & 2012 layouts
    -More accurate 2014 layout
    -More accurate right click menu on the 2016-2020 players
    -Accuracy improvements for most other layouts
    -Added some advanced options relating to watch10, the current YouTube watch layout at the time of writing
    -Possibly fixed channels3 playlists not working
    -Fixed other smaller bugs

  • v2.2.3.2 2024-09-19

    -Fixed account menu startube & v3 buttons sometimes being duplicated
    -Fixed early-mid 2013 homepage having a really big video thumbnail
    -Fixed Channels3 not loading videos and playlists tabs on some languages
    -Fixed the V3 settings searchbox being hidden on most layouts
    -Other small fixes

  • v2.2.3.1 2024-09-17

    -Added CSS fix for 2.2.3

  • v2.2.3 2024-09-16

    Critical bugfix update:
    -Fixed StarTube settings button not opening the settings due to the new V3 update
    -Added several new access points for both V3 and StarTube settings menus, which can be turned on and off from the Advanced tab through settings like configAccountMenuV3SettingsButton

    This is a somewhat inelegant solution, and a better one may be implemented in the future.

  • v2.2.2 2024-09-13

    -Watch8 styling no longer breaks when a subscribe button isn't present (normally a subscribe button is always present, but some V3 users currently have a bug where it doesn't appear on channels they aren't subscribed to)

  • v2.2.1.2 2024-09-13

    -In 2.2.1.1, the stable version of the script was accidentally uploaded here. Now the beta version of the script is uploaded.

  • v2.2.1.1 2024-09-08

    -Fixed stable/beta code mix-up where the beta welcome banner could appear on the stable version but not the beta version

  • v2.2.1 2024-09-06

    -Fixed non-custom player sizes preventing you from scrolling the modern playlists
    -Fixed the 2013-2014 layouts enabling expNoVideosLink
    -Fixed issue with expRingo2 making the logo invisible on some layouts

  • v2.2.0.21 2024-08-29

    -Fixed feed show more styling on mid and late 2012

  • v2.2.0.20 2024-08-29
  • v2.2.0.20 2024-08-29

    -Added a Reset StarTube Settings button in the userscript manager menu
    -Tweaked the StarTube settings menu slightly, added a refresh button and a message urging you to press it when changes are made
    -Alt-watch9 now supports dark mode
    -Ringo2 now uses the proper logo
    -Some minor Ringo2 improvements
    -The bar on the top of owned channels is now white on modern layouts
    -Colorful Material channels from 2016 Polymer are now implemented
    -Added "Auto (high accuracy, less stable)" option to the player size selector
    -You can now choose your favicon
    -You can now choose between channels3 and channels4 on all layouts without going into advanced options
    -You can now choose whether or not you want the guide pinned without going into advanced options
    -Fixed the "YouTubeYou" bug that happened with the 2017-2024 Hitchhikers in dark mode
    -Other small fixes

  • v2.2.0.11 2024-08-25
  • v2.2.0.11 2024-08-25

    Fixed a style bug with the mid 2012 homepage.

  • v2.2.0.1 2024-08-25

    The settings menu has been completely overhauled. Now inspired by CustomTube's settings menu, it should be easier to use.
    Many new options have been added, including Layout select, Gbar version, Related videos size, and more.
    An experimental Player size option has been added. If it's too buggy, it may not make it to the final release.
    The previously hidden Early 2015, Early 2016, Mid 2016, and Early 2017 layouts are now selectable.
    Mid and Late 2012 layouts have been added.
    The 2018-2020 Hitchhiker layout has been added.
    A theoretical 2024 Hitchhiker layout has been added. It uses the experimental Ringo2 branding and colors (slightly pink instead of red). This includes the red to pink gradient progress bar on the player.
    The 2017 Polymer layout has been added.
    The 2018 Polymer layout has been added.
    The 2019 Polymer layout has changed drastically, now being based on Mid 2019 instead of Early 2019. The 2018 Polymer layout is what the 2019 Polymer layout was in previous versions of StarTube.
    The Early-Mid 2013 homepage is now a little more accurate.
    The modern Hitchhiker layouts are now more accurate.
    The Polymer layouts are now more accurate.
    The create button has been added.
    The YouTube apps button has been added.
    The Polymer account menu has been added.
    The comments now have old styling on the Aozora, Cosmic Panda, and Epic Panda layouts.
    Dark mode has been partially fixed on some layouts.
    Channels3 now shows the location.
    Channels3 now shows the channel links.
    Fixed various smaller bugs.

  • v2.1.0.32 2024-07-28

    Fixed issue with modern hitchhiker and polymer channels on lower resolutions
    Fixed thumbnail hover overlay width
    Fixed config menu visual bug

  • v2.1.0.31 2024-07-28

    Potentially fixed a config related issue.

  • v2.1.0.30 2024-07-28
  • v2.1.0.30 2024-07-28

    You can now lock settings by right clicking them, which will prevent them from being changed by presets or the adaptive layout setting. Locked settings are yellow.
    Layout presets are now more accurate as a result of the new lock settings feature (expAlwaysShowCompactDate is now disabled on most layouts for example)
    expLogoLinksToFeed and expHomepageRedirectsToFeed now use /feed/what_to_watch/recommended instead of /feed/recommended_for_you, which means channel names and pfps are now visible
    Fixed show more videos on own channel not working on channels3
    You can now load more playlists on channels3
    You can now sort videos on channels3
    You can now click your pfp on the account menu to go to your channel
    2015-2016 player exit fullscreen button hover animation is now fixed
    Modern Hitchhiker layouts are now even more accurate, with modern playlists, corrected comment header, and more
    Other smaller improvements
    Other smaller fixes

    Full list of new settings: expNoVideosLink, expModernPlaylists, expModernPlaylistThumbnails, expPlaylistRedBorder, expPlaylistTimestamps, expAdaptiveLayout2017Cap, expMateralSignIn, and expModernNotifIcon

  • v2.1.0.21 2024-07-09

    Fixed a regression causing player controls to show up when clicking anywhere on the page when using the modern player. This only happened in Chromium based browsers.

  • v2.1.0.2 2024-07-09