Youtube Defender

Defend yourself against the YouTube algorithm.

Youtube Defender - Block YouTube Algorithm

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.
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Extension stats

Users: 726
-27
Rating: 1.00
(1)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2019-10-19)
Creation date: 2019-10-19
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • declarativeContent
  • storage
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 38.40K

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Extension 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.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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