Netflix profanity filter

By Frederik de Vree

Netflix Profanity Filter - Chrome Extension by Frederik de Vree

The 'Netflix Profanity Filter' is a Chrome extension developed by Frederik de Vree. This useful tool helps to filter out profanity words both in the subtitles and in the audio of Netflix content. Users need to activate subtitles on Netflix for accurate filtering. The extension boasts a customizable profanity word list, allowing users to add specific profanity words according to their needs and the language of the subtitles.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 3.20
(70)
Version: 2.2.2 (Last updated: 2015-12-31)
Creation date: 2015-12-31
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 73.09K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great for educators to screen content without profanity
  • Works well at times and can offer a clean viewing experience for certain users
  • Useful for watching anime without offensive language
Cons
  • Frequently reported as not functioning properly with Netflix
  • Common complaints about installation and setup issues
  • Many users expressed frustration over the filter blocking entire sentences rather than just the offending words
Most mentioned
  • The extension often does not work as intended
  • Issues with adding and managing blocked words
  • Users experience bugs with subtitles displaying incorrectly
User reviews
Does not work.. I still hear a ton of curse words when i watch shows and movies.
by Brianna Colquhoun, 2023-12-11

Trash, doesn't work.
by Arnold Jansen, 2023-09-09

When I try to use this it never works.
by Karen Eastcott, 2022-06-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Netflix profanity filter requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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