Weedout

What it does

Weedout is a Safari extension for macOS that hides videos YouTube has labeled "Made with AI" from various feed locations. The extension removes these videos from the home feed, search results, related video sections, playlists, and Shorts. It can also auto-skip AI-labeled Shorts in the Shorts player. The filtering happens locally on the user's device without sending data elsewhere.

The extension relies entirely on YouTube's own "Made with AI" disclosure badge rather than attempting independent detection. Videos without this label remain visible. An optional "dim mode" dims flagged videos instead of removing them, allowing users to verify before deciding to trust the filter.

Who it is for

The tool targets YouTube users frustrated by AI-generated content appearing in their feeds. The creator built it after AI-generated conspiracy videos became prevalent in their own recommendations. Users who want to reduce exposure to synthetic video content without manually curating their feed are the primary audience.

Pricing

The extension costs $1.99 as a one-time purchase through the Mac App Store. No subscription is required. It requires macOS 13 or later.

How it stands out

Weedout takes a passive approach compared to typical content filters. Rather than presenting blocking screens or notifications when filtered content is encountered, the videos simply disappear from view. The extension performs all filtering locally, collecting no user data or behavioral information. Because it uses YouTube's own labeling system rather than custom detection algorithms, there is no risk of false positives misidentifying creator content as AI-generated.

The code is open source on GitHub, allowing developers to fork or modify it. The creator provides direct email support for bug reports and detection issues.

What a founder should check

Anyone considering a similar tool should verify whether YouTube's "Made with AI" labeling will remain consistent and comprehensive as a signal. The creator explicitly acknowledges that unlabeled AI videos fall outside the product's scope, suggesting this is a known limitation rather than a solved problem.

A second consideration is demand elasticity around the $1.99 price point for a single-feature utility. Given the extension targets a specific frustration rather than a broad productivity need, conversion rates and repeat discovery through the App Store merit investigation.

Third, the founder should evaluate YouTube's tolerance for filtering extensions and whether platform policy changes could affect distribution or functionality. YouTube's approach to AI-disclosure badges and filtering tools may shift as video creation technology evolves.