YouTube Distraction Blocker

Blocks YouTube comments and/or watch recommendations as chosen to minimize distractions while working or studying.

YouTube Distraction Blocker - Block Recommendations & Comments

YouTube Distraction Blocker is a Chrome extension that allows you to block YouTube comments and recommendations, reducing distractions while working or studying. Stay productive and avoid getting lost in YouTube rabbitholes.
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Extension stats

Users: 535
-7
Rating: 5.00
(4)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-02-28)
Creation date: 2022-02-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 3.93M

Other platforms

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Extension summary

An extension that deploys a dropdown menu that allows you to remove the YouTube recommendations and/or comments to your choosing. When the page is refreshed the comments and recommendations go back. Perfect for anyone who is trying to maximize productivity while working or studying or is disappointed by how much time they spend going down the YouTube rabbitholes.

User reviews

This turns youtube from distraction nightmare to a great useful learning platform for amazing free courses!
by Neomi Rozow, 2024-09-15

Been working very well for me. Really glad that such a simple extension that works as advertised exists.
by Ziv Weissman, 2024-05-14

wowed!! this helped me complete my 5 hour lecture notes on gender inequality. big ups to an upcoming developer like you!!
by Eitan Green, 2022-02-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Distraction Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Distraction Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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