Youtube Defender

Youtube Defender

Defend yourself against the YouTube algorithm.

Youtube Defender
What is Youtube Defender?
Youtube Defender is a Chrome extension that helps you defend yourself against the YouTube algorithm. It blocks suggested videos on the home page, recommended videos, and comments section, allowing you to easily find what you're looking for and avoid getting stuck in the YouTube rabbit hole.
Merlin
Stats
By: Unknown
Users: 6 ▼ -2
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2019-10-19)
Creation date: 2019-10-19
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • declarativeContent
  • storage
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 38.40K
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Merlin
Summary

Ever get stuck browsing YouTube for hours? Ever end up on that cat video only to wonder how the heck you got there? Finding yourself in the dark side of YouTube? We have a solution for you. Protect yourself from the YouTube algorithm by blocking suggested videos on the home page, recommended videos and even the comments section so that you can go to YouTube for what you are looking for instead of going down the YouTube rabbit hole.

Safety
Risk impact

Youtube Defender is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Youtube Defender if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Youtube Defender has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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