Make your YouTube progress bar sweet
Swap the default red timeline for colourful, animated themes. Sweet Progress Bar for YouTube is the quick, safe way to customise the YouTube progress bar in Chrome - no bloat, no sign‑ups.
- ✓Custom colour & animated themes
- ✓One‑click enable per theme
- ✓Lightweight & privacy‑minded
- ✓Works on the YouTube desktop player
Preview of a themed YouTube progress bar
Why creators & viewers choose Sweet Progress Bar for YouTube
Instant personalisation
Pick from curated colourways and animated styles. Your YouTube player looks fresh in seconds.
Lightweight by design
No heavy scripts. Optimised to keep Chrome fast while your progress bar looks great.
Privacy‑friendly
The extension focuses on visuals only. No account required to start using themes.
Theme gallery
From minimal lines to playful animations - switch themes anytime from the extension popup.
Get started in three steps
Add the extension
Open the Chrome Web Store page and click Add to Chrome.
Pick a theme
Open the popup and choose a colour or animation style you like.
Watch with style
Play any YouTube video - your selected progress bar appears automatically.
Custom Progress Bar Sweet
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Sweet Progress Bar for YouTube is a Chrome extension that replaces the standard YouTube timeline with custom progress bar themes. It’s perfect for viewers who want a unique player look, streamers who like a branded aesthetic, and anyone who loves personalisation without compromising speed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch themes later?
Absolutely. Open the extension popup anytime and choose a new style.
Will it slow down YouTube?
It’s designed to be lightweight. Visual changes are small and efficient.
Does it work outside YouTube?
This extension focuses on the YouTube desktop player in Chrome.
How do I uninstall it?
From chrome://extensions, toggle the extension off or remove it with one click.