YouTube Interest Feeds

10/07/2026 05:01Browser ExtensionProductivityDigital WellbeingContent Filtering

Create separate YouTube recommendation feeds for different interests

Problem: A Show HN called Gretel complained that YouTube's recommendations are great at grabbing attention but mix all interests into one feed, causing distraction. The user wants separate feeds for different interests, not to hide recommendations entirely.
Solution: A tool or browser extension that lets users create separate YouTube recommendation streams for topics (e.g., coding, cooking, fitness). It filters and reorders the homepage feed by topic, reducing distraction.
Users: Users distracted by YouTube recommendations who want interest-separated content.
MVP: Browser extension reads YouTube homepage recommendations; classifies by title/channel keywords; provides multiple custom tabs for different topic feeds; supports hiding unwanted videos.
Revenue: Free basic, paid for unlimited topics, cloud sync, and advanced filtering rules.
Why now: YouTube's algorithm is powerful but uncontrollable; demand for digital well-being and focus tools is rising.