Clickbait Shield
What Is Clickbait Shield?
Clickbait Shield is an AI-powered feature that automatically optimizes post titles by removing clickbait, improving clarity, and eliminating overly promotional language. It refines titles across your feed so you can quickly identify the most relevant content—making your reading experience faster, clearer, and more trustworthy.
Available exclusively for Plus subscribers, Clickbait Shield ensures every title you see is accurate, informative, and aligned with the actual content of the post.
Why Use Clickbait Shield?
- Skip misleading titles – Eliminate clickbait and focus on valuable content.
- Find what matters faster – Clear, concise titles help you assess relevance at a glance.
- Stay in control – Easily toggle the feature on or off based on your preferences.
- Enjoy unlimited enhancements with Plus – See optimized titles across your entire feed.
How Does the AI Work?
Clickbait Shield runs seamlessly in the background, analyzing every new post on daily.dev. The AI enhances titles by making them:
- More accurate – Aligned with the content of the post.
- Clear and concise – Easy to understand at a glance.
- Neutral – Free from unnecessary hype or bias.
Key Features
AI-Enhanced Titles
Clickbait Shield automatically improves post titles by:
- Removing clickbait – Strips out exaggerated or misleading phrasing.
- Improving clarity – Makes titles more direct and informative.
- Adjusting length – Shortens overly long titles or expands overly brief ones for readability.
- Neutralizing promotional language – Cuts out unnecessary hype and sales-driven tones.
Title Enhancement Indicators
An icon highlights posts where a title has been optimized. As a Plus subscriber, enhancements are automatically applied across all posts in your feed.
Customizable Experience
- Plus users – Toggle Clickbait Shield on or off anytime from the Feed Settings for full control over your reading experience.
Original vs. Enhanced Comparison
Compare the original and optimized versions of titles directly from your feed, so you can see exactly how Clickbait Shield improves content clarity and relevance.
How It Works
For Plus Subscribers
- Access Feed Settings, go to AI Superpowers and toggle Clickbait Shield on or off.
- See enhanced titles automatically applied across all posts.
- Use the comparison feature to view original and optimized versions directly from the feed.
- Enjoy unlimited title enhancements for a distraction-free reading experience.
Free vs. Plus Access
| Feature | Free Users | Plus Subscribers |
|---|---|---|
| Title Enhancements | 5 times per month | Unlimited |
| Automatic Title Updates | ❌ | ✅ |
| Original vs. Enhanced Comparison | ❌ | ✅ |
| Customization Options | ❌ | Full control |