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Work · August 8, 2024

zoetroView

Scroll through YouTube videos like a blog post

zoetroView launched on August 8, 2024 with 113 votes, #569 of 5,471 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

In plain words

ZoetroView is a desktop viewer that lets users explore YouTube videos by scrolling vertically like a blog post, rather than using traditional playback controls. It eliminates waiting for videos to load and removes timeline navigation friction, letting viewers quickly scan content to find what they need. The tool is designed for anyone who wants a faster, more efficient way to browse YouTube on desktop.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

A viewer that allows users to explore YouTube videos seamlessly through vertical scrolling, just like a blog post. No more waiting for playback or struggling with timeline controls. Quickly scan content and find the information you need.

ZoetroView is a desktop viewer that allows users to explore YouTube videos seamlessly through vertical scrolling with a mouse. 유튜브를 블로그처럼 스크롤하는 뷰어 ZoetroView.

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