FilterTube

Name: FilterTube
Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)
Author: Devansh Varshney

Block YouTube channels, keywords, Shorts, and comments. FilterTube restores control over your feed with 100% local, private filtering.

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Features & Capabilities

FilterTube is a Chrome extension that gives you private, in-browser control over your YouTube feed. It runs entirely locally, blocking unwanted channels, keywords, Shorts, and comments, and it introduces a Whitelist Mode to show only approved content.

It works across Home, Search, Watch, Playlists, Shorts, and Kids. The extension features a modern, transparent dashboard with import/export backups, per-profile PIN protection, and productivity tools to hide distractions—like Shorts and comments—so you get a calmer, safer viewing experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.3.2 Last updated: 2026-05-31

Version code:

6286236

Creation date:

2025-11-26

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Permissions:

Host permissions:

*://*.youtube.com/*
*://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*
*://*.youtubekids.com/*

Content scripts matches:

*.youtube.com
*.youtubekids.com

Size:

8.33MB

Email:

he*****@filtertube.in

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-17

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 5,099 ▲ 46

Other rankings

#63 in film keyword 9

#115 in channel keyword 40 ▼ 1

#128 in algorithm keyword 3 ▼ 2

#155 in child keyword 12 ▼ 3

#203 in environment keyword 16 ▲ 2

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FilterTube (v3.3.2)

3,000 4.53

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Developed by:

Devansh Varshney

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/filtertube/

Email:

he*****@filtertube.in

Website:

https://filtertube.in

Permission Change History

2026-01-06: Version 3.1.6 → 3.1.7

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User Reviews

It's only working when I interact with it. So if I add/change anything on the filter list, every video with a filtered keyword disapears. But if I go to another page or refresh then all those videos are back.

by Fi*****, 2026-05-24

This extension works wonderfully and has made my experience a lot better overall, but there are a few problems to be mindful of before you install: 1) It doesn't work on the end screen video wall and YouTube seems to prioritize showing you whatever you're trying to block. I got the same video four(!) times in a row on mine when it only ever showed up on my homepage before. Blocking it entirely is a must. 2) Something about how this extension blocks videos seems to make YouTube think you're engaging with them, so expect your algorithm to get noticeably worse. For example, after I blocked spiders, I started getting an influx of videos about other bugs with less than pleasant thumbnails, so I've had to start blocking a bunch of other bug-related keywords too. Other than that, it's very intuitive to use, convenient, and helpful! I recommend it.

by Bo*****, 2026-05-15

Doesn't work on Firefox mobile unfortunately Edit: developer says Android mobile should be working soon, I'm looking forward to it and will update my review when it's ready

by Fi*****, 2026-05-07

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Is FilterTube Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

FilterTube requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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FilterTube is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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