The RegretsReporter browser extension, built by the nonprofit Mozilla, helps you take control of your YouTube recommendations.

Latest Version

Version
2.1.2
Update
December 14, 2022
Size
1.56MiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
3.22222 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
*://*.youtube.com/*
Https://incoming.telemetry.mozilla.org/*
Storage
Alarms
WebRequest
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RegretsReporter Extension

What does it do?

The RegretsReporter extension gives you more control over your YouTube experience. RegretsReporter brings YouTube’s algorithmic controls to the forefront of your feed, giving you a simple way to tell YouTube’s algorithm to stop recommending certain videos, and also to report the recommendations that you regret. RegretsReporter is only for people who are 18 or older. This extension is part of a crowdsourced investigation into YouTube’s algorithm to learn more about what people regret being recommended and how the algorithm responds to user feedback. You can choose to opt-in to donating your data to support our research upon installing the extension. By contributing your data to our research you can help us improve one of the most powerful recommendation engines on the planet.

How does it work?

RegretsReporter overlays a “stop recommending” button onto the thumbnail of each video that appears in your YouTube recommendations. Pressing this button will send feedback directly to YouTube, telling them that you don’t want to be recommended that type of video in the future. After sending this feedback, you can provide an optional comment to help us learn more about why that recommendation was unwanted. If you choose to opt-in to Mozilla’s crowdsourced research project upon installing the extension, Mozilla will monitor your recommendations to see whether YouTube is really listening to the feedback that you send. This contributes to our advocacy work to put people in control of their experiences with online algorithms.

What kind of data am I donating when I use RegretsReporter?

If you choose to opt-in to Mozilla’s crowdsourced research project, the extension will send Mozilla information about the number of videos you view, your use of features to control your recommendations, and what kinds of videos you are recommended. If you choose to opt-out, Mozilla will not receive any data about your YouTube usage as part of our investigation into YouTube’s algorithm.

We encourage users to read our Privacy Notice for more detailed information about data collected through RegretsReporter.

Is my privacy protected?

Throughout this process, your privacy is paramount. If you opt-in to our research project, the data Mozilla collects is linked to a randomly-generated user ID, not your YouTube account. Your data may be used in Mozilla Foundation's advocacy and campaigning work. It may be shared with organizations working to investigate recommender systems and technologists working to build more trustworthy AI. When we disclose information, we disclose it in a way that minimizes the risk of you being re-identified. The extension gathers no data when you browse in a private browsing window. For more detailed information about your privacy please read the RegretsReporter Privacy Notice.

What will you do with the information from RegretsReporter?

We will use information from the RegretsReporter extension to power our advocacy and campaigning work. Specifically, to hold YouTube and other companies accountable for the AI developed to power their recommendation systems. And, to put people in control of their experiences with online algorithms. In July 2021 Mozilla used RegretsReporter data contributed by 37,380 people to power the largest-ever crowdsourced investigation into harmful recommendations on YouTube. The investigation was covered by more than 170 news outlets across 30 countries and resulted in YouTube making changes to its algorithm and releasing more information to the public about how it works.

Does this work on mobile?

No. Currently this extension is compatible with Firefox and Chrome on desktop only.

Is RegretsReporter available in multiple languages?

RegretsReporter will function no matter what language your YouTube account is set to, and our analysis will include videos in languages other than English. However, the extension interface is only available in English for now.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install RegretsReporter extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install RegretsReporter 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 RegretsReporter extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install RegretsReporter extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a RegretsReporter 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 RegretsReporter Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the RegretsReporter extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the RegretsReporter extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for RegretsReporter 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 RegretsReporter 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 RegretsReporter extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install RegretsReporter 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 RegretsReporter extension file

Select and download the RegretsReporter 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 RegretsReporter 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 RegretsReporter 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 RegretsReporter 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 RegretsReporter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jake Mayback (ID: 000000be561a370d) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/12/2023 I removed this because the clickable area is way too big on thumbnails. You end up blocking channels that you really like.

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Александр (ID: 0000001845632593) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/25/2023 Не работает

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Andrea Rodolfi (ID: 0000005fe7b02da2) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/21/2022 Good idea, but the extension is bugged and messes up some functions of youtube studio

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John Rogers (ID: 000000dc105ed948) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/03/2022 Noninvasive and works to solve the issue of YouTubes faulty, predatory, and numbing algorithm. (An extremely important problem)

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Mahmoud Saeed (ID: 00000015324e8140) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/04/2021 It auto-dislikes the video if I click on "stop recommending".