DeArrow - Better Titles and Thumbnails on YouTube

Crowdsourcing titles and thumbnails to be descriptive and not sensational

DeArrow - Redefine YouTube Titles & Thumbnails

"DeArrow - Better Titles and Thumbnails on YouTube" is a Firefox extension that allows users to submit and vote on improved video titles and thumbnails for YouTube content. It aims to reduce sensationalism and clickbait by providing an option for user-contributed titles and images. The extension auto-formats titles and randomizes thumbnails when user submissions are not available, ensuring a more authentic browsing experience. It's a customizable tool designed to clean up your YouTube interface with more straightforward and informative visual cues.
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Add-on stats

Users: 28,062
-97
Rating: 4.01
(270)
Version: 1.10 (Last updated: 2024-12-20)
Creation date: 2023-06-08
Weekly download count: 692
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • alarms
  • https://sponsor.ajay.app/*
  • https://dearrow-thumb.ajay.app/*
  • https://*.googlevideo.com/*
  • https://*.youtube.com/*
  • https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/*
  • scripting
Size: 2.75M

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Add-on summary

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DeArrow is a browser extension for crowdsourcing better titles and thumbnails on YouTube. The goal of DeArrow is to make titles accurate and reduce sensationalism.

DeArrow is a paid (if you want) browser extension. You can purchase an unlimited-use license key for 1$. However, if you cannot, or do not want to pay, you can use the extension by clicking the "I can't/don't want to pay" button.

Titles can be any arbitrary text. Thumbnails are screenshots from specific timestamps in the video. These are user submitted and voted on.

By default, if there are no submissions, it will format the original title to the user-specified format, and set a screenshot from a random timestamp as the thumbnail. This can be configured in the options to disable formatting, or show the original thumbnail by default.

If the original thumbnail is actually good, you can still vote for it in the submission menu, and then it will act like a submission.

No more dealing with clickbait, arrows, or annoying faces.

Users can submit better titles and thumbnails for each video and vote on them.

How does DeArrow differ from Clickbait Remover for YouTube?

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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
  • Improves the browsing experience by reducing clickbait and vague titles.
  • Great functionality that helps users identify video content more easily.
  • Works effectively on certain channels known for mild clickbait.
  • Crowd-sourced titles and thumbnails show community involvement.
Cons
  • Crowd-sourced titles can sometimes be irrelevant or overly pedantic.
  • Inconsistent quality of titles and thumbnails based on user participation.
  • Issues with thumbnail display, such as grayed out boxes.
  • The requirement for multiple confirmations when submitting title changes is seen as annoying.
Most mentioned
  • Clickbait and vague titles are problematic.
  • Quality of titles can vary significantly.
  • Some users report technical issues affecting YouTube thumbnails.
  • The need for improved community participation to enhance the effectiveness.
User reviews
15 seconds into the free 60 minute trial and my youtube front page was already so much more pleasant that I sprung for the $1 license. I expected nothing less from the dev of SponsorBlock :)
by Killerhurtz, 2024-12-11
by gorp, 2024-12-09
by Firefox user 18715530, 2024-12-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

DeArrow - Better Titles and Thumbnails on YouTube requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

DeArrow - Better Titles and Thumbnails on YouTube is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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