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Ghost the inappropriate words on YouTube.

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Reads the Captions

BooTube quietly turns on closed captions behind the scenes, scanning the dialog before the actors even speak.

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Sub-second Muting

Using proportional interpolation, BooTube mutes the exact sub-second an inappropriate word is spoken for frame-perfect censoring.

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Heavy Blurring

Instantly blurs the entire video player during profanity so you don't have to lip-read or see anything visually offensive.

How to Setup BooTube

Install from Chrome Web Store

1. Install

Click "Add to Chrome" to install the extension for free from the official Chrome Web Store.

Pin the extension in Chrome

2. Pin the Ghost!

Click the Chrome puzzle piece icon in the top right of your browser, then click the pin icon next to BooTube so it's always visible.

Customize blocklist in extension popup

3. Customize

Click the BooTube ghost icon in your toolbar at any time to open your dashboard and add custom words to your blocklist.

Loved by Viewers

See what early adopters are saying.

"Finally, I can watch my favorite tech podcasts in the living room without diving for the volume button when the kids walk in. 10/10."

— Sarah M.

"It's so fast you barely even notice it happening. The custom blocklist is brilliant because I can filter exactly what I want."

— David K.

"Runs totally offline so I don't have to worry about my data being stolen. Best free extension I've ever downloaded."

— Alex J.

Why BooTube?

The internet should be for everyone.

BooTube was built by an independent developer who wanted to watch popular, culturally relevant content without being bombarded by profanity. It's designed to give you complete control over your viewing experience.

Unlike massive corporate tools, BooTube runs 100% locally on your machine. Your custom blocklist is yours, and your data never leaves your computer.

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Your Rules. Your Blocklist.

Type in any word, hit save, and let the ghost do the rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BooTube work on Netflix or Hulu?

Currently, BooTube is designed exclusively for YouTube. It specifically hooks into YouTube's custom video player and closed captioning system.

Will YouTube ban my account for using this?

No! BooTube does not block ads or violate YouTube's Terms of Service. It simply reads the captions that YouTube already provides and adjusts the volume slider on your computer.

Is my data sold to third parties?

Absolutely not. BooTube operates 100% offline within your browser. We don't have servers, we don't track your viewing habits, and we don't sell your data.

A word is on my blocklist, but it wasn't filtered. Why?

We are always working to make the experience better, but because BooTube relies on closed captions, there are a few edge cases. Sometimes when multiple people are talking, the captions only transcribe the main speaker. Additionally, if the captions attach punctuation directly to the word (like "word."), it can sometimes slip past the exact-match scanner.