The De-Mainstream browser extension works by scanning the html in your YouTube page, finding all of the channels that you have selected to block in the browser extension's popup, then removing them automatically, programmatically.
De-Mainstream YouTube
A browser extension to remove Mainstream Media results from YouTube searches.
Give the power back to Independent YouTube Creators
The YouTube algorithm is promoting and recommending mainstream news more often, and independent less
Trending
This extension features a truly unbiased YouTube trending section; showing the most popular videos from the last 24 hours sorted by view count. The highest daily view count may not be number 1 on Trending. (Learn more →)
Searches
As you are browsing and using YouTube search, all of the YouTube channels in your block-list will be hidden from results. All mainstream YouTube channels will not be shown.
Automatic
Once your block-list is in place, all YouTube searches will hide the selected YouTube channels automatically from the results. There is nothing more to click or any popups to confirm.
Open Source
All of the underlying code for the browser extension is publicly visible. People can submit new requests for channels to add to the YouTube channel block list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Install the extension by going to the Chrome Web Store using the Google Chrome browser, Dissenter Browser or Brave Browser. And install the De-Mainstream extension for free.
You can request new channels to be added to the block list by going to our public GitHub page and submitting a new issue for adding a new channel to block.
If the De-Mainstream extension is not working for you, please submit a new issue on our public GitHub page.
The De-Mainstream browser extension only works on desktop devices on Chrome, Dissenter & Brave browsers. It does not work on mobile devices or the YouTube app.