Clickbait Remover for Youtube

Replaces thumbnails and modifies titles of videos on youtube.com
What is Clickbait Remover for Youtube?
'Clickbait Remover for Youtube' is a convenient Chrome extension designed to replace clickbait thumbnails with actual frames from the videos and modifies video titles, aiming to reduce distractions and improve your Youtube experience. The functionality this extension provides can be tweaked as per user preferences and is applicable across various sections of Youtube, including the homepage, trending page, subscription page, and channel pages. It is a valuable tool for individuals seeking quality content on Youtube without falling for flashy thumbnails and titles.

Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Rating: 4.55 (206)
Version: 0.9.1 (Last updated: 2024-09-09)
Creation date: 2019-10-16
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
  • *://m.youtube.com/*
  • *://i.ytimg.com/*
  • *://i9.ytimg.com/*
Size: 28.10K

Other platforms

Clickbait Remover for Youtube (v0.7.1)
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Extension summary

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This extension replaces thumbnails with a frame from the video, effectively removing any clickbait while still showing a high quality thumbnail so you can still get a good idea of what the video is about. It can also modify titles to stop partial or all caps titles.

It works everywhere on Youtube including the homepage, trending page, subscription page and channel pages.

All functionality of the extension is customizable by clicking the extension icon on the top right, you can see the effect that different options have right away if you have a youtube tab open, no need to reload the page. And also on mobile.

This extension might help people who have a Youtube addiction or anyone who just doesn't want to be distracted by flashy thumbnails and all caps titles while trying to find some quality content.

Source code: https://github.com/pietervanheijningen/clickbait-remover-for-youtube Firefox version: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/clickbait-remover-for-youtube

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effectively removes clickbait titles and thumbnails
  • Improves the overall YouTube browsing experience
  • Changes video titles to be more uniform and easier to read
  • Has a significant impact on reducing distractions from clickbait
Cons
  • Sometimes fails to remove clickbait from certain channels
  • No recent updates, leading to concerns about its future effectiveness
  • Missing features to whitelist preferred channels or block specific ones
  • Can cause some thumbnails to fail to load, affecting the overall experience
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working on some channels
  • Needs updating to handle A/B testing thumbnails
  • Desire for more customization options like channel whitelisting
  • Has changed how users perceive video content
Recent reviews
by ililmusic, 2024-10-16

תוסף התקנה מעולה

Genialny pomysł :)
by Tomasz, 2024-09-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Clickbait Remover for Youtube requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Clickbait Remover for Youtube has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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