Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos

Name: Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos
Rating: 4.7917 (24 reviews)
Author: Unhook

By: Unhook

Block the homepage feed, sidebar suggestions, and end screen feed on YouTube.

Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos

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Features & Capabilities

Block YouTube Feed is a versatile Chrome extension designed to remove distracting content from YouTube. With customizable options, users can hide the homepage feed, sidebar video suggestions, and end screen video recommendations to focus solely on the videos they want to watch.

Compatible across desktop, mobile, and embedded YouTube videos, this extension enhances your viewing experience by eliminating unwanted distractions. For additional features like removing comments and recommendations, users can explore the related Unhook YouTube add-on. Block YouTube Feed is also available on Microsoft Edge and Firefox, making it accessible across popular browsers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

Unhook

Daily users:

2,148 -8

Rating:

4.79

(24)

Version:

1.0.3 Last updated: 2023-01-02

Version code:

5506469

Creation date:

2021-02-26

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Content scripts matches:

*.youtube.com
*.youtube-nocookie.com

Size:

19.40KB

Email:

re*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 2,056 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#187 in Games & Entertainment ▲ 1

#324 in Appearance ▲ 1

#349 in Photos, Music & Videos ▼ 1

#8 in homepage keyword 50

#9 in chrome homepage keyword 68

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Other platforms

Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos (v1.0.3)

20,000 4.83

(113)

Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos (v1.0.3)

1,987 5.00

(6)

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Developed by:

Unhook

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/block-youtube-feed/

Email:

re*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://unhook.app/

User Reviews

Most reviews report that Block YouTube Feed effectively blocks the YouTube homepage and feeds, helping users stay focused and more productive by reducing distractions. The extension is repeatedly praised for its simplicity and ease of use, with several reviewers calling it simple, fast, or a 'breeze.' A few users mention problems like not working or the desire for a more seamless, immersive experience (e.g., leaving a blank screen). Overall, the tool is seen as a straightforward, productivity-boosting solution with minor caveats.

Pros

Blocks the YouTube feed effectively, reducing homepage distractions.
Improves productivity by allowing focus on search and subscribed channels.
Simple and easy to use (described as 'simple' and 'breezy' by users).
Helps fight procrastination by limiting YouTube access.

Cons

Recent reviews

by no*****, 2026-05-16

Not working as of this date

by Fi*****, 2026-03-12

Simple and perfect

by Fi*****, 2025-05-29

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Is Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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