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Easter Eggs

Easter is a time of joy, renewal, and of course, hidden surprises. Just like the classic Easter egg hunt, there is something magical about discovering little treasures tucked away where you least expect them. At Turn Off the Lights, we love bringing that same sense of fun and discovery to your screen with our special Easter Eggs.

These hidden features are designed to delight users who enjoy exploring beyond the surface. Whether it is a playful animation, a secret shortcut, or a surprising visual twist, each Easter Egg adds a touch of creativity to your browsing experience. It is our way of celebrating the season and rewarding curious minds who like to click, explore, and experiment.

Easter is also about sharing moments with others, and what better way to do that than by showing off a cool hidden feature you have discovered? Challenge your friends, family, or colleagues to find them all, it is like a digital egg hunt that never gets old. You might be surprised at how many secrets are waiting to be uncovered.

If you are new to Turn Off the Lights or just want to make sure you do not miss anything, we have got you covered. You can find a complete overview of all available Easter Eggs on our dedicated page. It is the perfect starting point to begin your hunt and experience everything we’ve created for you.

Do not forget to check out the full Easter Eggs overview here.

So dim the lights on YouTube, start exploring, and enjoy the hidden surprises. Happy Easter and happy hunting!

Support Turn Off the Lights

If you enjoy using Turn Off the Lights and love discovering these fun Easter Eggs, please consider supporting the project with a small donation. Your contribution helps us continue developing new features, maintaining the extension, and creating more delightful surprises for everyone. Every bit of support truly makes a difference, thank you for being part of our community!

In the Turn Off the Lights browser extension version 4.5.6 and later, you have more control over where specific features are active. For example, you can set AutoDim to work only on the YouTube watch page and not on the YouTube homepage.

Run an Option on Your Selected Web Page

New URL format

AutoDim is a feature that automatically dims the web page when a video is playing, bringing the video player into focus on top of the screen. When you pause the video or it ends, the dimming layer is removed, returning the page to normal. Clicking the play button again will reapply the dim effect and bring the video player back on top.

To do this:

1. Enable the AutoDim feature.
2. Enable the Whitelist option.
3. Add the following URL pattern:

https://www.youtube.com/watch*

The asterisk (*) at the end acts as a wildcard. It means that everything to the left must match exactly, and anything to the right can vary.

For example, when you open:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiRtKcBYozI

AutoDim will activate on that page.

However, it will not activate on the homepage:

https://www.youtube.com

Double Click to Edit URL

Another improvement is in the Turn Off the Lights Options page. Previously, if you added a URL to the list below and noticed a typo, you had to remove it and type it again. Now, you can simply double-click on the row to edit it directly. This makes it easier to correct mistakes without having to re-enter the entire URL and helps prevent typing errors.

Furthermore, this new URL format works not only for AutoDim, but also for the AutoStop feature, Eye Protection, Atmosphere Lighting, and the Video Toolbar.

Last call for Feedback Form

Do not forget to fill out the 2026 feedback form. It only takes 2 minutes, as it will be closing later this month. We still need your feedback. Tell us about any frustrations or issues you have experienced with Turn Off the Lights, no matter how small. Every detail helps us improve this free and Open-Source browser extension.

Fill in the 2026 feedback form

After 16 years of development, there is always room to grow and improve. Whether it is suggestions, new feature ideas, or feedback on your experience, we welcome and appreciate every comment.