Add True Blank Page

[notxkcd]

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Feature description

Add Option for a Truly Blank Homepage (No Text, No Instructions)

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Description

When customizing the homepage in NewPipe, I removed all content sections to have a completely blank homepage.
However, even then, placeholder text still appears:

Contradicts User Intent

• I deliberately removed all homepage content for a clean, distraction-free experience.
• Showing any instructional text undermines the customization feature, since the result is not truly blan

Why do you want this feature?

The Default Blank Page

This is unnecessary because:

• The app name is already in the top bar.
• The search icon is clearly visible.
• It goes against the intent of removing all sections for a clean, distraction-free view.

Assumption About User Knowledge

• If a user is customizing the homepage to be blank, they likely already know how the app works.
• The placeholder text feels like it’s treating all users as beginners, even in advanced customization scenarios.

Additional information

Proposed Solution

Add a toggle in homepage customization:
"Show placeholder text when homepage is empty" → On/Off
Default can remain On for new users, but allow advanced users to disable it.

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Benefits

• Respects customization choices.
• Supports minimal, distraction-free UI.
• Avoids redundant instructions.

[absurdlylongusername]

I don't really think much at all is gained by removing this placeholder text, as it doesn't really stop you from doing anything, nor is it really that distracting.

However, since such a customization would be trivial to implement, I have no problems with it being added.

[notxkcd]

Thanks for the feedback! 😊

I agree it’s not a huge functional change — more of a small quality-of-life tweak for users who like a very minimal look. Since the placeholder text repeats information already in the title bar, having the option to hide it would make the homepage feel cleaner for those who prefer that style.

Totally fine if it’s low priority, but since it sounds like it would be simple to add, I thought it might be worth considering.