# FocusFilter

> Blocks distracting elements on YouTube an Instagram.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/focus\_filter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/focus_filter)

## Overview

- **ID:** `focus_filter`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tobias R
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-13
- **First published:** 2026-04-03
- **Size:** 47 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/focus_filter/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Asterohobit/focusfilter](https://github.com/Asterohobit/focusfilter)

## Description

Don't be distracted by endlessly scrolling anymore. Removes suggested content from <em>YouTube</em> and <em>Instagram</em> so you only see what you search for.
I am happy to get feedback or suggestions for features.
Pairs well with an ad blocker.

## Rankings

- #78,438 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`
- `*.instagram.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/focus_filter)