Weedout Removes AI-Labeled YouTube Videos From Safari For A Small One-Time Fee
YouTube’s "Made with AI" videos vanish instantly with Weedout, a $1.99 Safari extension that wipes them from feeds, searches, and Shorts using YouTube’s built-in labels. The tool, built by developer masteranza, skips external detection entirely, ensuring no data leaves your device while filtering only videos explicitly marked by YouTube.
For users drowning in AI-generated content—like researchers or conspiracy theory avoiders—the extension’s speed is a standout feature. Real-time videos disappear in under half a second, while cached ones are permanently excluded. However, its reliance on YouTube’s labeling means untagged AI videos remain visible.
Weedout operates exclusively on macOS Safari (version 13+) and requires no ongoing payment after the One-time purchase. Privacy remains intact, as the extension runs locally without tracking. The GitHub repository hosts the open-source code, but it’s designed for standalone forks rather than collaborative updates.
Support for troubleshooting—whether a missed video or a bug—is available through the developer’s channels. For those frustrated by AI clutter, this $1.99 solution offers a simple, no-configuration fix, though it doesn’t address unlabeled content.
Key details:
- STORE: $1.99 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store
- PLATFORM: Safari for macOS 13+
- METHOD: Filters only YouTube-labeled AI videos
- SUPPORT: Direct contact for missed videos or errors
- LIMITATIONS: Untagged AI content still appears
The extension’s efficiency makes it a practical choice for users seeking immediate relief from AI-generated noise.
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I'm curious if this scrapes the DOM or uses metadata. Since Weedout relies completely on YouTube’s internal labeling system, will it still break if YouTube changes the UI?
Finally getting my feed back from the AI noise. Does anyone else find the $2 price point a steal? Weedout, a $1.99 Safari extension, removes these videos from your feed, search results, recommendations, playlists, and Shorts.
Weedout sounds like a great solution, but it got me wondering what happens to videos that don't have AI tags but still mention AI in the title or description. Those are often the ones that are actually spammy or low-quality.
Developer masteranza created Weedout, a $1.99 Safari extension that removes these videos from your feed, search results, recommendations, playlists, and Shorts. It filters AI content by relying completely on YouTube’s internal labeling system, which makes it fast and local since no data leaves your device. This approach prioritizes accuracy over broad coverage, so untagged AI videos may still slip through. The design is lightweight and ideal for heavy YouTube users, particularly researchers or viewers wanting to dodge waves of auto-generated conspiracy content. After a single installation, labeled videos simply vanish from view. The current platform limitations are that it functions only on macOS Safari, and the source code is available on GitHub for independent forking, though pull requests are not accepted; the repository exists specifically for standalone forks rather than upstream contributions. Quick notes: - Price: $1.99 one-time purchase - Platform: Safari on macOS - Method: Uses YouTube's "Made with AI" label, no external detection - Privacy: Runs locally, no tracking or data collection - Limitations: Only filters labeled videos; unlabeled AI content still shows If you are weary of sifting through AI-generated noise and seek a zero-configuration way to tidy your feed, this is definitely worth trying.