Smart YouTube Blocker (Beta)

Block channels and keywords on YouTube and limit their allowed watch time
What is Smart YouTube Blocker (Beta)?
Smart YouTube Blocker (Beta) is a Chrome extension that allows you to block channels and keywords on YouTube, limit watch time, and customize blocking schedules. It also offers bonus features like redirecting the YouTube homepage and removing endscreen cards and recommended videos.

Extension stats

Users: 352 ▼ -1
Rating: 3.70 (10)
Version: 0.1.31 (Last updated: 2024-06-10)
Creation date: 2022-05-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
Size: 225.28K

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Extension summary

=== Features === ✓ Custom schedule exactly when certain lists of channels/title keywords should be blocked and their videos not show/be able to be watched on YouTube™ (e.g. permanently 24/7, only on weekdays, only during work hours, etc) ✓ Limit the number of videos you're able to watch from certain channels/keywords per day/per week ✓ Password protection (so you can hide you password or add it to a lockbox on lockbox.pluckeye.net so you don’t give in/change settings in a moment of weakness) ✓ Right click on any video to block the channel ✓ Easily add keywords/channels through clicking on the extension icon in the icon toolbar

=== Bonus Features === ✓ Option to automatically redirect the homepage of YouTube.com to something more productive (i.e. a productive playlist, search term, etc) ✓ Option to remove endscreen cards and recommended videos

Please send any suggestions or issues to our support email. Currently in (advanced) Beta.

(Trademark Disclaimer: Please note that this extension is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by YouTube or Alphabet Inc. Any trademarks used in connection with YouTube and Alphabet are the property of their respective owners.)

User reviews

Not working, block videos by keywords or channel
by Isaiah Rodriguez, 2024-03-04

Great extension, really helpful
by Agnes Tate, 2024-03-01

by Abhinav Keshri, 2024-02-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Smart YouTube Blocker (Beta) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Smart YouTube Blocker (Beta) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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