# Unwatched for YouTube

> Player & Watch Later Queue

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6477287463](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6477287463)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6477287463`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pentland Firth Software GmbH
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (401 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2024-07-19
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unwatched-for-youtube/id6477287463)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/fer0n/Unwatched](https://github.com/fer0n/Unwatched)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/fer0n/Unwatched/wiki/Privacy-Policy](https://github.com/fer0n/Unwatched/wiki/Privacy-Policy)

## Description

Unwatched for YouTube puts you in control of your viewing with a dedicated watch queue and no autoplay. Follow channels or playlists to auto-add new videos, and use triage to decide where each video lands in your queue, keeping your viewing order pristine. 

Features include per-channel playback speed, chapter support, Picture-in-Picture, drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, continuous play, notifications, sleep timer, custom themes, iCloud sync, and direct YouTube subscription import for a tailored, distraction-free experience.

## Rankings

- #79,379 — Overall
- #35 — youtube summarizer
- #47 — adblock for youtube
- #48 — summarize youtube
- #56 — youtube shorts
- #62 — youtube summary

## Review summary

Unwatched for YouTube is praised for an ad-free, distraction-free experience and for eliminating Shorts, which helps users focus. Its queue-first design with inbox-style backlog lets users curate what they want to watch and filter out unwanted content. Many reviews highlight its ability to reduce scrolling and algorithm nudges. However, the app has bugs and stability issues, a steep learning curve with limited in-app guidance, and navigation gaps such as a missing back button and awkward history management. Some platform quirks are mentioned, like limited background playback. Overall, it offers strong focus but with reliability and onboarding trade-offs.

### Pros

- Ad-free experience with no ads and no prompts to buy
- Eliminates Shorts and other distractions, helping users focus
- Queue-first design with inbox-style backlog management lets users curate what they want to watch and filter out unwanted content
- Ability to filter out Shorts and customize what you see, focusing on your preferred channels

### Cons

- Bugs and stability issues indicating low-quality implementation
- Steep learning curve and lack of in-app guidance; confusing to learn how to use
- Navigation gaps such as a missing back button and awkward history management
- Platform-specific quirks like limited background playback and occasional UI glitches

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6477287463)