Load Less applies data-saving video settings and blocks unnecessary loading to help reduce CO₂ emissions over time.
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Video streaming uses electricity. Not just on your device, but also in the data centers and networks that deliver videos to you.
Higher resolutions, autoplay, background loading...
More data
Traffic peaks push networks to increase capacity.
More electricity
33% of the world’s electricity still comes from coal.
Higher emissionsLess data
to transfer
Less pressure
on networks
Lower emissions
over time
In its major 2024 study, Arcom is France’s audiovisual and digital regulator.View the 2024 study recommends streaming platforms to offer an easily accessible ‘low-impact’ mode to reduce their environmental impact. Until such a mode is available everywhere, Load Less brings it to you directly through this extension.
Load Less automatically applies and maintains these settings when possible, or guides you when a change requires your action. Works with YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Twitch et Vimeo.
A YouTube video playing in a background tab can still load at high quality. Load Less lowers its quality when that can save data. Quality is restored when you return to the tab.
Many websites load YouTube or Vimeo players as soon as the page opens. Load Less replaces them with a lightweight thumbnail, so pages stay lighter. The player only loads when you start the video.
Load Less does not collect any personal data. Your settings stay stored locally in your browser. Read the privacy policy
Coming soon: Support for Canal VOD, YouTube Shorts, Reddit, Facebook, Twitter and native video players
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