Blurred thumbnails

Blur thumbnails on YT page for whatever reason

Blurred Thumbnails - YouTube Video Thumbnails Blur Tool

"Blurred thumbnails" is a Chrome extension that allows users to selectively blur YouTube video thumbnails. With configuration options like whitelisting and blacklisting, users can choose to blur thumbnails based on channel names or specific keywords in video titles. This easy-to-use tool lets you manage what you see on your YouTube feed, ensuring a personalized browsing experience. Access the options by clicking the extension icon, where you can edit keywords and test matching phrases.
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Extension stats

Users: 961
-9
Rating: 4.60
(15)
Version: 1.6.2 (Last updated: 2024-12-10)
Creation date: 2023-03-25
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 32.26K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Blurred thumbnails (v1.5.7)
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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Extension allows to selectively blur thumbnails on Youtube videos.

Possible configuration:

  • Whitelist & blacklist
  • Channel name
  • Keywords in video title

How to configure:

  • Click extension icon to open options
  • Click on tags to edit existing keywords
  • Press enter to add new keywords
  • For channels use plain names (including spaces)
  • Use: ".*" as a keyword to match all patterns
  • Use "Test phrase" input on bottom to check which tags will apply for given plain text

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works effectively to blur thumbnails on the homepage
  • Ability to blacklist channels or keywords to avoid spoilers
  • Users find it easy to install and use
  • Great overall functionality with minor bugs
Cons
  • Does not work on the YouTube subscription page
  • Thumbnails return to normal when hovered over for too long
  • Cannot configure not to blur search results
  • Settings for managing blacklists are not easily accessible
Most mentioned
  • Works great on the homepage
  • Desire for more features or settings
  • Issues with it not functioning on certain pages
User reviews
Does it work on individual channel pages? Just seems to work on the homepage for me
by Rich, 2024-10-05

Works like a charm if you want to avoid any videos on your homepage with automatic thumbnails that might contain spoilers . But applies only after page is fully loaded, so close your eyes for like a sec when you boot up :)
by LAF XVI, 2024-10-02

The idea is good, but it doesn't work on the YouTube subscription page, which is where I wanted to use it, so I wouldn't have to unfollow certain channels and could hide only the thumbnails of some of their videos.
by Vera, 2024-09-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Blurred thumbnails requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Blurred thumbnails has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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