Where Does DeArrow Store Settings?
DeArrow keeps title, thumbnail, and sponsor settings in extension storage synced by the browser. Crowdsourced replacements arrive from the DeArrow servers.
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DeArrow replaces clickbait YouTube titles and thumbnails through crowdsourced data. Extension settings for replacement strictness and formatting live in browser extension storage, synced by the browser profile when enabled. The heavy data rides from DeArrow servers per video.
That makes the browser profile the backup: sign in and settings follow. Exact storage paths may vary by browser version, so export settings from the extension page before reinstalls. Pair with SponsorBlock for the full de-annoyed YouTube.
Where DeArrow stores this, by platform
%localappdata%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\
Settings in extension storage synced by browser profile. Exact paths may vary by browser version. Export from the extension page before reinstalls.
~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Local Extension Settings/
Same extension-storage model as Windows through browser sync. Crowdsourced titles arrive per video from DeArrow servers.
~/.config/google-chrome/Default/Local Extension Settings/
Same sync model under the config home. Enable browser sync or export settings manually before moves.
Frequently asked questions
Do DeArrow settings sync between computers?
Yes through browser extension sync when signed into Chrome or Firefox sync. Titles and thumbnail preferences follow the profile. Local-only installs keep settings per machine until sync is enabled.
How do I submit better titles?
Open the video and use the DeArrow menu to propose a better title or thumbnail. Community votes decide what everyone sees. Accurate replacements beat snarky ones; the guidelines say so plainly.
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