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The plugin seems broken on both FF and Chrome #17
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Thanks for reporting this. The extension just started going over its YouTube Data API quota of 1,000,001 requests per day, probably from an increase in users, so the requests at the end of the day may have been failing. I just released a fix (version 0.0.42) that should resolve this issue. Let me know if the update does not resolve the issue for you. |
At least for me, the issue hasn't been resolved with the fix in version 0.0.42. The bar is still missing, unfortunately. EDIT: I'm using the extension on Firefox 70.0.1 if that matters. |
The bar is temporarily fixed when the addon is disabled then re-enabled again. However, the bar disappears again after a period of time. |
Just released version 0.0.44. It fixes a compatibility issue with Firefox 70 and it also reverts the attempted quota fix applied in 0.0.42 which actually made it worse. So there will still probably be quota issues around late in the day pacific time since the daily quota gets reset every day at midnight pacific time. I am not sure how to resolve this issue until Google increases my YouTube API quota, but I just sent them another email to try to get an update on their progress. I'll leave this issue open until the quota is increased. |
Seems like it is still not working in chrome / brave. Tried disabling and reenabling. |
@ishanray, yeah, it's been buggy for me too. Still waiting on the quota increase. But some slight progress has been made. Google emailed me two days ago requesting a screen recording of me using the Chrome extension, which I sent them. So one step closer, but still waiting for their next reply. |
Any update on this? Not sure if it's the same issue, bars are still not loading in for me. Stopped working a couple days ago. |
Welp, first the bad news. Not only did they not increase the quota, but they revoked my previous quota of 1,000,001 queries per day. My current quota is now 0 queries per day, which is why the extension has completely stopped working. Here is the message they sent me:
Here is what the policy they referred to says - Policy F. 1 (User Experience - YouTube Look and Feel):
So I guess I have to get prior consent before I can change the user interface by adding the rating bars to the bottom of the thumbnails. I may try requesting approval with that form they mentioned (YouTube API: User Interface Modification Application), but since my last request for the quota increase required 7 follow up emails and took almost 5 months to complete, and it backfired, I'm still deciding. But now the good news. I came up with an idea for a workaround. I can add a text field to the extension's settings page to allow users to enter in their own YouTube Data API key. Signing up for an API key is free and you usually get a starting quota of 10,000 queries per day, which should be more than enough for individual users. To keep the keys private, the extension will only store the key locally on the user's computer and it won't get uploaded anywhere. I'll include instructions for how to sign up for a free key with the next release. I'll try to have it finished soon. |
Oof. Jesus, YouTube, you're really dropping the ball lately. Best of luck, fingers crossed! |
I had a thought this would happen. This plugin actively changes the way i discover content on YouTube, so their action makes sense (though, why they don't take the same steps to thwart uBlock is beyond me). However @elliotwaite thank you so much for keeping this project running and updated. This is, by far, the most useful YouTube tool I've used -- the API key idea is a good one; I'll certainly be taking part. |
I don't think uBlock relies on the YouTube Data API, so that's why they're not simply "revoking access" to it. That said, I'm sure they don't officially endorse it either. On the other hand, Chrome from what I recall did indeed announce they would be sort of dropping support for tech required for uBlock to function, at least partially. |
Just released an update (version 0.1.1) that allows you to enter in a personal YouTube Data API key. Instructions for setting up a free API key have been added to the README: https://github.com/elliotwaite/thumbnail-rating-bar-for-youtube Let me know if you run into any issues, or if you have any suggestions for how the setup instructions could be improved. |
I'm going through the instructions now; first problem I encountered: This isn't to say I'm criticizing your approach, the bypass makes perfect sense and it's the most compliant with the terms/easiest to implement. This is just to say, expect a LOT of people complaining and uninstalling as a result; I truly hope YouTube comes to senses or another way around this comes about, but that's just flat hope. Best of luck with this nonetheless, I'll stick around and help with feedback if I can, since I really love this extension. EDIT: I went into my Google Developers page and created a Key following the rest of the steps, I don't remember ever signing up for a Google Cloud platform account. Are you sure that step is required? EDIT 2: EDIT 3: |
I forgot that signing up for a Google Cloud account required a credit card. But I think you're right, that step isn't actually required, phew. I removed it from the instructions. I also added a note about not clicking that first "CREATE CREDENTIALS" button that shows up. Thanks for the feedback! |
Yeah entering the Youtube API key makes the plugin work again as normal. Thanks. |
The blue bar underneath the thumbnails is missing.
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