Hide YouTube Annotations is a free Chrome extension developed by extensionsforyourneeds. This extension aims to improve the YouTube viewing experience by hiding all annotations in videos by default. With this extension, users can watch YouTube videos without being constantly distracted by annotations.

One of the key features of Hide YouTube Annotations is its ability to hide annotations not only in YouTube videos but also in iframes and ad videos. Additionally, this extension does not require users to log in to their Google accounts in order to function properly.

To display annotations on a specific video, users can simply click on the settings button that appears on each video. The extension also offers the option to hide its icon in the Chrome menu, providing a clutter-free browsing experience.

Please note that Hide YouTube Annotations requires access to browsing history in order to immediately apply its functionality to already opened tabs after installation.

Overall, Hide YouTube Annotations is a useful Chrome extension for those who prefer to watch YouTube videos without the distraction of annotations. It provides a simple and convenient way to hide annotations by default, offering a more immersive viewing experience.