Hide unwanted streams, games, categories, channels and tags on: twitch.tv

Latest Version

Version
24.3.30
Update
March 31, 2024
Size
51.8KiB
Developer
kwaschny.net
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
3.8015 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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English
Español
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Permissions
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Unwanted Twitch Extension

Hide unwanted streams, games, categories, channels and tags on: twitch.tv

Features
- hide unwanted categories/games
- hide unwanted channels/streams
- hide unwanted tags
- hide stream reruns
- hide streams based on their title
- filtering on \"Following\" page can be disabled (in settings)
- toggle visibility of \"X\" buttons
- share blacklists using import/export (in settings)
- blacklist can automatically sync between devices (in settings, requires opt-in)
- one-click-toggle to disable/enable extension (click on the extension icon to access)
- compatible with FrankerFaceZ (FFZ) and other popular extensions for Twitch
- supports Twitch's Dark Mode
- supports pattern matching and regular expressions for dynamic blacklisting

Supported pages
- Browse: Categories
- Browse: Live Channels
- Game: Live Channels (preview is not filtered)
- Game: Videos
- Game: Clips
- Frontpage/Discover (carousel is not filtered)
- Explore Gaming/IRL/Music/Creative (Esports is not filtered)
- Following
- Sidebar (filtering only, no buttons to add items to the blacklist)
- you can still access any blacklisted content via direct link

Note about breaking changes on twitch.tv
Twitch is infamous for changing their website without further notice, which may break this extension over night. Twitch also serves different canary builds (previews of potential future versions) to selected/random users for up to 4 weeks, which most likely break parts of the extension. If you notice pages no longer working properly, disable the extension, report the issue¹ and wait for an update. Note that updates may take a few days to be approved on the corresponding browser stores. Keep an eye on the GitHub commits² or follow me on Twitter³ to receive news regarding new versions.

FAQ / Troubleshooting
Visit the GitHub page for details: https://github.com/kwaschny/unwanted-twitch/blob/master/README.md

Contributing to this extension
Regardless if you are a regular user or a developer yourself, check out the contribution page on GitHub for information about how you can help this project⁴.

¹ https://github.com/kwaschny/unwanted-twitch/issues
² https://github.com/kwaschny/unwanted-twitch/commits/master
³ https://twitter.com/Kwaschny
⁴ https://github.com/kwaschny/unwanted-twitch/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Unwanted Twitch","short_name": "Unwanted TTV","version": "24.3.30","description": "__MSG_app_Desc__","host_permissions": ["https://www.twitch.tv/"],"permissions": ["storage"],"default_locale": "en","background": {"service_worker": "scripts/background.js"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["https://www.twitch.tv/*"],"run_at": "document_start","js": ["scripts/common.js","scripts/storage.js","scripts/directory.js"],"css": ["styles/directory.css"]}],"action": {"default_icon": "images/icon32.png","default_popup": "views/popup.html"},"icons": {"16": "images/icon16.png","32": "images/icon32.png","48": "images/icon48.png","128": "images/icon128.png"},"manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Unwanted Twitch extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Unwanted Twitch extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Unwanted Twitch extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Unwanted Twitch extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Unwanted Twitch extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Unwanted Twitch extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Unwanted Twitch Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Unwanted Twitch extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Unwanted Twitch extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Unwanted Twitch extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Unwanted Twitch extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Unwanted Twitch extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Unwanted Twitch extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Unwanted Twitch extension file

Select and download the Unwanted Twitch extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Unwanted Twitch extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Unwanted Twitch extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Unwanted Twitch extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Unwanted Twitch extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hayato Jin (ID: 0000002f7c406bd2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/07/2024 I wish i had found this sooner, being able to block a lot of annoying streamers and games from showing up has made Twitch so much better, to the creator of this addon, i wish only good things for you! Year later, could not enjoy Twitch without it :)

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myUser (ID: 000000a6151e1ddd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/19/2024 EDIT: anyone there? Please let me know what I'm doing wrong. Adding a channel to blacklist does not seem to do anything. Thanks.

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archzilla (ID: 0000000f7cee0b64) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/25/2024 works like a charm

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AI Enjoyer (ID: 000000dd1aed2824) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/02/2024 Won't save info typed in. Useless!

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Jens F (ID: 00000037f0a6f014) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/23/2023 Blacklist no longer works.