YouTube Subscription Feed Sorter

WHAT IT DOES

YouTube Subscription Feed Sorter is a browser extension that automatically scans the current YouTube page for subscription feed items, video entries, and channel indicators. It detects feed items by examining video renderers, rich grid items, and meta blocks containing video titles, channel names, and upload times. The extension adds a floating sort button (📋) next to the subscription feed, providing quick access to sorting controls. Clicking the button opens a panel where you can sort your subscription feed by various criteria: newest first, oldest first, or by channel name alphabetically. You can also filter the feed to show videos from specific channels only, making it easier to find content from your favorite creators. The extension remembers your sorting and filtering preferences, applying them automatically when you return to the subscription feed. The panel displays feed statistics showing the number of items and channels, and allows you to apply or reset sorting with a single click. The extension maintains a feed sorting database with sorting history, notes, and tags. All data is stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue, ensuring your sorting preferences persist across page reloads and browser sessions. This helps YouTube users who want to organize their subscription feed for better content discovery, prioritize certain channels, or simply view their feed in a different order.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension runs on any YouTube page that displays subscription feed items, video entries, or channel indicators – including the YouTube Subscriptions feed page and any page with subscription content. The extension intelligently adapts to different page structures and supports a wide range of common YouTube display patterns. No manual configuration is required per site; the extension automatically detects feed items using a flexible pattern matching system. This makes it ideal for YouTube users who want to organize their subscription feed for better content discovery.

HOW TO USE

Simply install the extension and navigate to your YouTube Subscription feed. The extension automatically detects feed items and shows a sort button (📋) next to the feed. Click the button to open the sort panel. The panel shows the number of items and channels in your feed. Select a sort order from the dropdown: "Newest first" (default), "Oldest first", or "By channel" (alphabetical). Optionally select a channel to filter the feed and show only videos from that channel. Click "Apply Sort" to reorder the feed immediately – the extension rearranges the video items on the page without refreshing. Click "Reset Sort" to restore the default order. A floating button (📋) appears in the bottom-right corner of the page – click this to open the panel from anywhere. Use the settings section to set your default sort order and enable or disable auto-detection. The panel also shows your saved preferences and last applied timestamp. Use the "Clear All Data" button to remove all tracking data when needed.

ONE TECHNICAL SECTION – WHY IT WORKS

The extension uses DOM manipulation to reorder feed items without refreshing the page. The feed items are detected using a comprehensive set of CSS selectors targeting YouTube's rich grid renderers, video renderers, and meta blocks. Video titles are extracted from #video-title elements, channel names from ytd-channel-name elements, and upload times from #published-time-text elements. When sorting, the extension collects all feed items into an array, applies the selected sort function (newest, oldest, or by channel), and then re-inserts the DOM elements in the new order. For "newest" sorting, the default YouTube order is preserved. For "oldest", the array is reversed. For "by channel", items are sorted alphabetically by channel name using localeCompare. The filter by channel feature removes items that don't match the selected channel. The sorting preferences are stored in the local database and applied automatically when the feed is loaded. A MutationObserver detects dynamic content updates and re-scans only when new feed items appear, balancing real-time accuracy with system performance.

THE PANEL – DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The feed sorting panel includes a draggable title bar, allowing you to position it anywhere on screen for convenient access during feed browsing. The extension remembers your preferred position per website, so the panel opens in the same location each time you return to that domain. The panel supports snap-to-edge behavior – when dragged near screen edges, it gently snaps into place for a tidy workspace layout. You can collapse the panel down to just its title bar by clicking the collapse button, keeping it accessible without taking up screen space. The sorting controls and settings are contained within a scrollable body, ensuring all content remains accessible even on smaller screens. Pressing the Escape key closes the panel instantly, returning you to your feed browsing workflow.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension to be installed and enabled, as it relies on BotGentz's userscript injection and GM_* API shims for cross-browser compatibility. Websites frequently update their HTML structures and class names, which may cause feed detection to break temporarily – we actively maintain the matching patterns and release updates regularly. The extension stores all sorting data, preferences, and notes exclusively in your local browser storage (GM_setValue); no data is ever transmitted to any external server or third party. The extension does not read, modify, or interfere with any YouTube content, videos, or functionality beyond the feed display – it operates on the page content and stores only metadata (sort preferences, filter selections, and notes) that you explicitly create. You are responsible for backing up your sorting data if you switch browsers or clear your storage. Use this tool responsibly and in accordance with YouTube's Terms of Service.