YouTube Entertainment Blocker

Transform YouTube into a healthy, educational platform.

YouTube Entertainment Blocker

Extension stats

Users: 165
Rating: 4.86
(7)
Version: 2.3 (Last updated: 2023-07-13)
Creation date: 2022-03-28
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • notifications
Size: 16.61K

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Extension summary

Completely transform YouTube into a more productive, more healthy platform.

This extension filters your YouTube feed by checking the categories of the videos on your feed, and keeping only the videos that are under the "useful" categories (Education, Science & Technology, HowTo & Style). If the user attempts to open a video that is not under the previous categories, the user will be redirected backwards.

It also blocks YouTube Shorts, the mini-player and the explore page.

User reviews

This chrome extension is very helpful. I've noticed some educational videos are being blocked when I try to watch them. Maybe the devs can fix this issue or add a way to allow a channel through.
by BARRETTshot, 2023-02-20

I have been looking for something to block those addicting shorts and time wasting videos thank you so much!! EDIT: after using for a while, I still love it but some videos that I don't see as entertainment are getting blocked. I hope this can be fixed.
by Benjamin Sachakov, 2022-08-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

YouTube Entertainment Blocker is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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