Replaces thumbnails and modifies titles of videos on youtube.com

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Version
0.9.1
Update
September 8, 2024
Size
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Users
40,000+
Rating
4.54762 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
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Clickbait Remover for Youtube Extension

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.

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. And also on mobile.

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
Firefox version: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/clickbait-remover-for-youtube
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "short_name": "Clickbait Remover", "default_locale": "en", "version": "0.9.1", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://www.youtube.com/*", "*://m.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "js/youtube.js" ] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/clickbait_remover_icon16.png", "32": "images/clickbait_remover_icon32.png" }, "default_title": "Clickbait Remover for Youtube", "default_popup": "options_popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "images/clickbait_remover_icon16.png", "32": "images/clickbait_remover_icon32.png", "48": "images/clickbait_remover_icon48.png", "128": "images/clickbait_remover_icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess", "scripting" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://www.youtube.com/*", "*://m.youtube.com/*", "*://i.ytimg.com/*", "*://i9.ytimg.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Clickbait Remover for Youtube extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Clickbait Remover for Youtube extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Clickbait Remover for Youtube 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 Clickbait Remover for Youtube Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Clickbait Remover for Youtube 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 Clickbait Remover for Youtube extension file

Select and download the Clickbait Remover for Youtube 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 Clickbait Remover for Youtube 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 Clickbait Remover for Youtube 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 Clickbait Remover for Youtube 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 Clickbait Remover for Youtube extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Luan Dao (ID: 000000d91cbabbb8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/07/2023 Excellent extension to stay sane on Youtube This extension is currently having bug which doesn't work when you refresh Youtube feed. Until it is fixed, one workaround is to disable and reenable it

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Known Robloxian (ID: 0000007a0498c0b9) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/23/2023 It doesn't work.

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S Z (YippingFox) (ID: 000000f3426fa764) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/21/2023 Unfortunately it is triggering the new youtube anti-adblock for me.

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V I (ID: 00000072f8c94ee3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/03/2023 This is my MAN!

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Татьяна Захарова (ID: 00000041adc5f4a5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 It works, thank you! Super!...