Unbait

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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• May 1, 2026
  short_description

  Replace clickbait headlines with clear, informative titles and get instant AI summaries on news sites and YouTube

  Replace clickbait headlines with clear, informative titles and instant AI summaries on news sites and YouTube

• Apr 17, 2026
  short_description

  Replace clickbait headlines on news sites and YouTube with clear, informative titles using AI

  Replace clickbait headlines with clear, informative titles and get instant AI summaries on news sites and YouTube

• Apr 17, 2026
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• Apr 17, 2026
  description

  Tired of clickbait? Unbait uses AI to automatically detect and replace sensationalized headlines with clear, accurate, and informative titles. So you always know what you're clicking on.
  
  - Works on YouTube and a wide range of news, tech, and sports sites
  - Powered by your choice of AI provider (Google Gemini, OpenAI, or Anthropic)
  - Replaces misleading headlines in real-time as you browse
  - Hover over any rewritten title to see the original
  - Toggle on/off with one click from the popup
  - Lightweight and privacy-friendly — no data is stored or shared
  
  How it works:
  1. As you browse supported sites, Unbait scans headlines on the page
  2. Headlines that appear clickbaity are sent to your chosen AI provider for rewriting
  3. The rewritten, factual headline replaces the original instantly
  4. A subtle indicator shows which titles have been improved
  
  Bring your own API key: choose between Google Gemini, OpenAI, or Anthropic Claude. Get a free Gemini key at aistudio.google.com.

  Tired of clickbait? Unbait uses AI to automatically detect and replace sensationalized headlines with clear, accurate, and informative titles. So you always know what you're clicking on.
  
  Click any headline for an instant AI-powered verdict: worth reading, optional, or skip, so you can decide in seconds whether something deserves your time.
  
  - Works on major news sites, tech blogs, YouTube, and content aggregators
  - Gist summaries: one-click AI verdict on any article or video
  - YouTube summaries use the actual video transcript for accurate assessments
  - Powered by your choice of AI provider (Google Gemini, OpenAI, or Anthropic)
  - Replaces misleading headlines in real-time as you browse
  - Click any rewritten title to see the original
  - Always On mode: auto-rewrite your favorite sites
  - Neutral thumbnails: replace clickbait YouTube thumbnails with real video frames
  - Language setting: get titles and summaries in your preferred language
  - Lightweight and privacy-friendly: no data is stored or shared
  
  How it works:
  1. Click the Unbait icon or enable Always On for your favorite sites
  2. Unbait scans headlines and briefly reads each article (or fetches the YouTube transcript)
  3. Your AI rewrites vague or misleading titles into clear, specific ones
  Good headlines stay untouched
  4. Click any headline icon for an instant AI summary with a verdict
  
  Bring your own API key: choose between Google Gemini (free tier available), OpenAI, or Anthropic Claude.

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