What is Watchmarker for Youtube?
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Youtube keeps track of your watch history and automatically marks videos that you have already watched. They however only mark recently seen videos, which is kind of disappointing. This addon fixes this issue and keeps track of your entire watch history, such that not only the recently seen videos are being marked.
Does this work with the old Youtube theme? I am afraid that only the new theme is supported. If you do not know which theme you are currently using then it is very likely the new one.
How can the persistence of the database be ensured? There is an export and import feature, which makes it easy to create a backup of the history. This backup can easily be archived such that you can ensure that you never lose your history.
How can I make sure that the database is complete? The automatic synchronization only considers the recent activity. You are thus encouraged to manually initiate a complete synchronization in the settings, which incorporates as much of your history as possible.
Something is broken, I demand a fix! Please be considerate when leaving a review, this is a free extension that I invest my spare time in. If there is something that does not work then please file an issue on Github where it is easier for me to track.
User reviews
- Incredibly useful extension that fulfills a real need for organizing watched videos.
- Works seamlessly across different computers once logged in.
- Easy and smooth to use with a good user interface.
- Includes import/export features for convenience.
- Can slow down YouTube video playback significantly.
- Lacks options for customizing video marking settings by default.
- Not functional in mobile view on desktops.
- Difficult to find options panel for configuration.
- Issues with marking videos as watched when merely opened (not played).
- Desire for customizable visual representation of watched videos, particularly thumbnail dimming.
- Need for clearer indication of settings and easier access to options.
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Watchmarker for Youtube requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
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Watchmarker for Youtube has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.