Control Panel for YouTube
Hi HN, I recently released a new browser extension for YouTube, which in addition to the table stakes of hiding the existence of Shorts, hiding promoted content, automatically skipping ads, hiding useless/unused UI elements, hiding unwanted channels YouTube keeps recommending to you, letting you hide algorithmic suggestions etc. etc., makes other changes I've always wanted as a user, in the same vein as one of my other extensions, Control Panel for Twitter. The most significant of those is attempting to make your Subscriptions page more like an Inbox, by hiding videos you've already…
Control Panel for YouTube launched on March 7, 2024 with 111 votes, #620 of 4,270 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Control Panel for YouTube is a browser extension that customizes the YouTube viewing experience by hiding Shorts, ads, promoted content, and unwanted UI elements. It allows users to hide specific channels and algorithmic recommendations. The extension's main feature transforms the Subscriptions page into an inbox-like interface by filtering out already-watched videos, livestreams, and upcoming content based on user preferences. It is designed for YouTube users who want greater control over their feed and a cleaner browsing experience.
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Hi HN, I recently released a new browser extension for YouTube, which in addition to the table stakes of hiding the existence of Shorts, hiding promoted content, automatically skipping ads, hiding useless/unused UI elements, hiding unwanted channels YouTube keeps recommending to you, letting you hide algorithmic…
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