YouTube Spam Remover version history - 11 versions
YouTube Spam Remover by Sami Pflibsen-Jones
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Latest version
Version 2.2.1
Released Mar 16, 2024 - 1,003.93 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later(March 16, 2023) v2.2.1
- Fixed bug that caused some comments by the video author to be marked as spam after loading a second video by the same authorSource code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
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Version 2.2.0
Released Mar 13, 2024 - 1,003.86 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterUsers:
Critical update!
This patches a bunch of feature-breaking issues related to changes in the YouTube site structure.
In addition to these patches, the allowed sites list has been updated to match the latest data regarding the most visited sites.
Technical:
- Fixed bug that cause comments to get stuck verifying forever (never became visible)
- Fixed bug that caused irrational behavior when switching between videos (YouTube's virtual routing system means the page doesn't reload during navigation)
- Fixed bug that prevented automatic approval of pinned and hearted comments
- Fixed bug that broke collapsing of comments flagged for bad content
- Fixed several performance bugs related to scanning comments multiple timesSource code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
Version 2.1.0
Released Dec 7, 2023 - 998.79 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterUsers:
Critical update!
This patches a issue due to a change in YouTube's HTML that broke the extension.
Additionally, in response to feedback received by users, comments flagged for NSFW avatars that are not flagged for their content will have their avatars and names blurred, but will not hide the entire comment. The avatar and username can be revealed by hovering your cursor over them.
Technical:
Update OpenNSFW version to latest that enforces use of opengl tensorflow.js backendSource code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
Version 2.0.5
Released Aug 23, 2023 - 1.03 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later- Fixed a bug that lead to comments by the author being flagged as imposters when their names didn't match their handlesSource code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
Version 2.0.3
Released Mar 20, 2023 - 998.22 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 48.0 to 68.*- Fixes a bug where comments by the video author were flagged as copycats
- Removes a dependency on Pako that may have been causing false positives in antivirus programsSource code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
Version 2.0.2
Released Feb 18, 2023 - 962.01 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 48.0 to 68.*Automatically reload extension when an upload is pushed outSource code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
Version 2.0.1
Released Feb 16, 2023 - 961.5 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 48.0 to 68.*Bugfix in ytsr-spam-remover.ts that corrects a broken selector (#comment -> ytd-comment-renderer). Bug broke scanning of replies.Source code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
Version 2.0.0
Released Feb 14, 2023 - 961.51 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 48.0 to 68.*Version 2.0 contains a complete rework of how the add-on detects spam, improves the visual quality of add-on features, and adds a settings page to adjust the new features.
Features include:
- Spam and abusive phrase detection
- Adult image detection
- Spoofer detection (attempting to pose as video author)
- Improved (and updated) allowed sites listSource code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
Version 1.0.2
Released Feb 4, 2022 - 1.28 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 48.0 to 68.*- Updated allow listSource code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
Version 1.0.1
Released Feb 2, 2022 - 1.39 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 48.0 to 68.*- Added icon
- Added Chrome compatibility (pending review by Google)Source code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0
Version 1.0.0
Released Feb 2, 2022 - 1.37 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 48.0 to 68.*Source code released under GNU Library General Public License v3.0