De-Mainstream YouTube™

De-Mainstream YouTube™

Fixes the YouTube™ algorithm to remove mainstream media results from searches.

What is De-Mainstream YouTube™?
De-Mainstream YouTube™ is an innovative browser extension designed for Chrome. It empowers users by eliminating mainstream media content from appearing in YouTube™ search results. By simply activating this extension, users can select specific channels they wish to hide. They can also add to their block list via a contextual menu on the search page. Thus, 'De-Mainstream YouTube™' facilitates a customized, user-driven YouTube™ experience, free from mainstream media influence. Discover more at https://demainstream.com
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.20 (148)
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2020-03-28)
Creation date: 2020-03-28
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://*.youtube.com/
  • contextMenus
Size: 888.83K
URLs: Website
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Summary

A browser extension to remove Mainstream Media results from YouTube™ searches.

Click to open the De-Mainstream popup next to your browser url then select what channels you want to hide.

Navigate to YouTube.com, type in a search and the channels that you have selected to hide will not display in your search results.

You can now right click on a YouTube™ in a search page and select "Block" or "Unblock" to add your own custom channels to the block list.

For more information: https://demainstream.com

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • The extension was reportedly very effective in blocking mainstream news before it stopped working
  • Some users appreciate that there is an extension that allows to avoid mainstream news on YouTube
  • Some users reported that the extension worked seamlessly and made a big difference
Cons
  • Multiple users reported that the extension stopped working and no longer blocks mainstream news
  • Users report an inability to add new channels or local channels to the block list
  • The developer's website is reported to be down and the developer is no longer responding to emails
Most mentioned
  • The extension stopped working
  • Users are unable to manually add more channels to the block list
  • The developer's website is down and there are no updates or responses from the developer
Recent reviews
Worthless app. I am still getting AP, TYT, Majority report, Daily Mail, Piers Morgan and many other MSM in my search results.
by DukeOf EARL DukeOf EARL, 2024-01-07

doesnt work as of dec 2023. Hasnt worked for a while before that I believe. Now have to wade thru all the fake news media and YT commie algorithm pushing drivel such an CNN/MSNPC/CBS/NY Slimes/Wash Compost/Young Turds/BBC/Sky News/PBS/CBC... Good luck finding relevant whole speeches from President Trump without scrolling past a bunch of junk. Maybe the dev can tweak it so it works again?
by J Doe J Doe, 2023-12-31

Heeey guys the repo is in here: https://github.com/miscavage/De-Mainstream-YouTube-Extension pls help contribute if you know how to code
by null watcher null watcher, 2023-08-21
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Safety
Risk impact

De-Mainstream YouTube™ may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

De-Mainstream YouTube™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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