Clickbait Remover for Youtube

Replaces thumbnails and modifies titles of videos on youtube.com and m.youtube.com

Clickbait Remover for Youtube - Firefox Add-on

'Clickbait Remover for Youtube' is a Firefox add-on that eradicates distractions on Youtube by replacing clickbait thumbnails with actual frames from the video and altering video titles to prevent partial or all caps titles. Works on desktop and mobile versions of Youtube. It offers customization options and instantly applies changes without reloading the page. Ideal for those prone to Youtube addiction or seeking quality content without the distraction of clickbait.
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Add-on stats

Users: 9,177
-214
Rating: 4.83
(131)
Version: 0.7.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-14)
Creation date: 2019-08-05
Weekly download count: 161
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
  • *://m.youtube.com/*
  • *://i.ytimg.com/*
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
Size: 27.27K
URLs: Website

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# 800 ▼ 1
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Clickbait Remover for Youtube (v0.9.1)
4.55 (211) 30,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on 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. And also on mobile.

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.

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 Chrome version: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clickbait-remover-for-you/omoinegiohhgbikclijaniebjpkeopip

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps focus by removing clickbait from YouTube titles and thumbnails.
  • Works efficiently with noticeable results.
  • Users appreciate the extension for enhancing their viewing experience.
Cons
  • Does not work on all videos, with some clickbait still visible.
  • Ineffective with specific types of content (e.g., breastfeeding videos).
  • Struggles with abbreviations and model names, making titles harder to read.
Most mentioned
  • Not effective on all videos or specific content types.
  • Positive impact on focus and viewing experience.
  • Desire for features like whitelisting specific channels.
User reviews
I love this, but it's not working on all videos on my home. ~1/20 are completely unaffected.
by Firefox user 18733002, 2024-12-15
by ManuRuiz, 2024-09-07
by ajarn_m, 2024-08-06
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Add-on 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 fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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