How does DeArrow work?
Like SponsorBlock, it relies on viewers. People submit a better title or pick a frame from the video as a thumbnail, and others vote. Where nobody has submitted anything, DeArrow can still reformat the original title, for example by removing all-caps shouting, according to a format you choose.
What does DeArrow cost?
DeArrow calls itself “a paid (if you want) browser extension”. Its Chrome Web Store listing offers an unlimited-use license key for $1, and an “I can't/don't want to pay” option for people who prefer not to. SponsorBlock itself remains free.
Where does DeArrow work?
The project lists Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari on macOS and iOS, plus Android and iOS options and third-party ports. When we checked on October 8, 2026, the Chrome listing showed about 100,000 users and an update from July 14, 2026.
DeArrow, SponsorBlock and SponsorSkip: who does what?
They solve different moments of the same viewing session:
| Tool | Changes | Inside the video? |
|---|---|---|
| DeArrow | Titles and thumbnails before you click | No |
| SponsorBlock | Skips community-marked segments, including sponsors and intros | Yes |
| SponsorSkip | Finds sponsor reads in captions and skips them | Yes |
Is DeArrow worth installing?
If clickbait thumbnails make it hard to choose what to watch, it is a small, inexpensive fix with an active community. It changes how YouTube looks in your browser only; creators and other viewers still see the originals.
Common questions
Is DeArrow free?
DeArrow calls itself a paid-if-you-want extension: its listing offers a $1 license and an option for people who don't want to pay.
Does DeArrow change titles for everyone?
No. It changes what you see in your own browser. Creators and other viewers still see the original titles and thumbnails.
Sources
This article is written by SponsorSkip, which offers a paid alternative to SponsorBlock. Facts about SponsorBlock come from its own repository, store listings and translation files; we did not audit its code or servers. External sources were checked on October 8, 2026. Product details describe SponsorSkip as of the update date above.
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