YouTube Detoxifier: Delay Shorts & Hide Recommendations

Curbs YouTube addiction without blocking YouTube completely

YouTube Detoxifier: Control Your Viewing Experience

YouTube Detoxifier: Delay Shorts & Hide Recommendations is a Chrome extension designed to help users curb their YouTube addiction. It provides features like removing recommendations and comments for a distraction-free experience, a timeout feature to limit endless scrolling on YouTube shorts, and a customizable break feature that allows users to temporarily disable settings. This extension supports healthier viewing habits without completely blocking access to YouTube.

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Extension stats

By: divij18a

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.53

(15)

Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2025-01-21)

Creation date: 2023-12-05

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Host permissions:

*://*.youtube.com/*
https://youtube-detoxifier-server.westus2.cloudapp.azure.com:5000/*

Size: 88.66K

Email: di*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 24,243 ▼ 18

Other rankings

#646 in Tools ▲ 12 #41 in youtube shorts keyword 80 ▲ 14 #150 in break keyword 74 ▼ 10 #206 in youtube keyword 95 ▲ 10

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Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Do you want to block or disable YouTube Shorts to stop Doomscrolling, but still catch the important ones? This extension lets you do just that with a customizable timeout feature. Set a delay (like 10 seconds or any value you prefer) before a Short plays, helping you avoid distractions while still being able to watch what matters.

Remove Recommendations and Comments: The extension provides a distraction-free browsing experience by allowing you to remove YouTube recommendations and comments.

Timeout Feature: To reduce the addictive nature of YouTube videos and shorts, the extension provides a timeout feature. It also helps in preventing you from endlessly scrolling YouTube shorts.

Break Feature: Need a break from the distraction blocker? The extension includes a break feature that allows you to temporarily disable the settings. During this break, you can study or simply chill out without the restrictions. You can also set custom break durations and configurations.

Link to GitHub repo: https://github.com/Divij-Agarwal-42/Distraction-blocker

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Helps users stay focused
Works as described
Simple and easy to use
Very helpful during exam seasons
Appreciated for saving time

Cons

Buggy performance
Some users report it doesn't work

Most mentioned

Helps with focus during exam season
Simple functionality
Inconsistent performance

User reviews

Now we only need Xformallytwitter and Reddit autoquit

Konstralit, 2025-01-12

Very helpful for exam seasonsss

SHIVAIN VERMA 2331983, 2025-01-01

Вообще не работает!

Татьяна, 2024-12-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Detoxifier: Delay Shorts & Hide Recommendations requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.