This sucks but I think this will lead to a Youtube exodus and other platforms like Peertube will creator and user base will grow

From the article:

“Today’s court’s decision shows that the consent system used by Google, Amazon, X, Microsoft, deceives hundreds of millions of Europeans. The tech industry has sought to hide its vast data breach behind sham consent popups. Tech companies turned the GDPR into a daily nuisance rather than a shield for people.” [Dr Johnny Ryan, Director of Enforce at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties]

Today’s judgement confirms the Belgian Data Protection Authority’s 2022 decision. It applies immediately across Europe.

Thanks! I had previously downloaded it from the play store and had no idea that’s why the search sucked. Uninstalled and re-downloaded from F-droid, works great now!