Show HN: Chrome extension to have Watch Profiles for YouTube similar to Netflix

Category: devtools

Tags: chrome-extension, youtube, privacy, productivity, content-recommendation

Score: 4.7/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 3, Documentation: 5, Utility: 7)

This Chrome extension creates Netflix-style watch profiles for YouTube by leveraging existing YouTube channels under a single Google account, allowing users to separate their viewing contexts (work, music, family) to protect their recommendation algorithms. It's interesting because it addresses a common user pain point with a practical, privacy-focused solution that operates entirely locally.

Target audience: end-users, power-users, privacy-conscious-viewers

Repository: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/yt-profiles-multiple-watc/gibbphpnlpgjkfjeejnofionalaemecp

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