RegretsReporter

The RegretsReporter browser extension, built by the nonprofit Mozilla, helps you take control of your YouTube recommendations.

RegretsReporter: Take Control of Your YouTube Recommendations

RegretsReporter is a user-empowering browser extension designed by Mozilla that transforms your YouTube viewing experience. It overlays a 'stop recommending' button on every YouTube video thumbnail, helping you directly report unwanted video recommendations. Additionally, it allows you to contribute to a crowdsourced research study on YouTube's algorithmic behavior. By opting to participate in the study, you aid in understanding and improving one of the most influential recommendation engines in the world - all while maintaining your privacy.

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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2025-02-06

By: Mozilla Foundation

Users: 5,000+

Rating: 3.22

(27)

Version: 2.1.2 (Last updated: 2022-12-14)

Creation date: 2020-09-17

Permissions:

*://*.youtube.com/*
https://incoming.telemetry.mozilla.org/*
storage
alarms
webRequest

Size: 1.64M

Email: ex*****@mozillafoundation.org

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

RegretsReporter (v2.1.2)

6,682+ 3.84

(142)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 idea and concept for improving YouTube recommendations
Helps in reducing non-interesting content from recommendations
Noninvasive approach to tackle YouTube's flawed algorithm

Cons

Extension has bugs that interfere with YouTube functions
Clickable area is too large, blocking preferred channels
Breaks key YouTube functionalities like commenting and subscribing

Most mentioned

Does not work or breaks YouTube functionality
Auto-dislikes videos when using the 'stop recommending' feature
Concerns about lack of transparency and data tracking intentions

User reviews

Great idea, I'll give it 5 to show support but the extension messes some yt feats

Adrian Diaz, 2024-02-19

I removed this because the clickable area is way too big on thumbnails. You end up blocking channels that you really like.

Jake Mayback, 2023-09-12

Не работает

Александр, 2023-08-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

RegretsReporter 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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