Sets the "Subscriptions" page as your default homepage on YouTube by redirecting all requests at the browser level
Replace YouTube's Home with Subscriptions Extension
'Replace YouTube's Home with Subscriptions' is a Chrome extension that changes your YouTube's default landing page to your Subscriptions. Avoid YouTube's Home page and its distractions. It redirects all requests for www.youtube.com to your Subscriptions page, whether the request is made from the YouTube logo, the Home menu, or any other link.
Extension stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2024-09-14
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- https://*.youtube.com/
- tabs
Size: 22.11K
Email: da*****@seinopsys.dev
Full description: See detailed description
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Pros
- Redirects directly to subscriptions page, avoiding the clutter of recommendations.
- Simple and effective solution for managing YouTube viewing.
- Works smoothly without needing to reload the page.
- Helps prevent doom scrolling by focusing on subscribed content.
Cons
- Doesn't allow access to the YouTube home page for recommendations.
- Has stopped working for some users after recent YouTube updates.
- Doesn't work when opening YouTube via a desktop shortcut.
Most mentioned
- Users appreciate the focus on subscriptions without distractions.
- Desire for occasional access to recommended videos on the home page.
- Users frustrated with recent updates causing functionality issues.
User reviews
Самое то для борьбы с прокрастинацией. Теперь можно смотреть конкретно те каналы, на которые подписан, а не всё подряд...
by
Mikhail Molodozhenov (Mishamol), 2024-08-13
Thank you
by
L M, 2024-07-09
Worked without issues. Simple and good.
by
Kaushik C, 2024-02-27
Extension safety
Risk impact
Replace YouTube's Home with Subscriptions requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Replace YouTube's Home with Subscriptions. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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