# "No Distractions" for YouTube

> Take control of your attention

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1482507016](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1482507016)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1482507016`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ULRIK LYNGS
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2019-10-06
- **Size:** 1.02 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-distractions-for-youtube/id1482507016)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ulyngs.github.io/no-distractions-for-youtube/privacy-policy.html](https://ulyngs.github.io/no-distractions-for-youtube/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Need to do something on YouTube but get distracted by recommended videos? Use "No Distractions" for YouTube to hide distractions and stay on task!

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*NOTE 1: THIS APP WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FURTHER UPDATES*: I am now spending my time working on ReDD Focus, which works on ALL websites. You can find it here on the App Store.

*NOTE 2: WORKS WITHIN SAFARI, NOT THE YOUTUBE APP*: This app lets you control how YouTube appears in the Safari browser. It does NOT change the YouTube app (which is not possible). 

However, you can create an icon on your iPhone/iPad's home screen to take you directly to YouTube in the Safari browser. To do so: Open Safari, go to youtube.com and press the sharing icon (with the up-arrow), press 'Add to Home Screen' and 'Add'.
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"No Distractions" for YouTube is an open-source Safari App Extension I built to help myself. It lets you take control over your use of YouTube instead of letting the YouTube algorithms control you...!

It does this by letting you hide video recommendations, other distractions on the front, search, and watch pages, or any custom element you want. You can also choose to hide thumbnail images. Oh, and the app also also hides the ads that are inserted in your search results. :)

You can decide for yourself which parts you want to see, by clicking the extension icon.

If you want the app to remember your settings for next time, click 'save settings'. 

If you need to add a little friction to change the settings, so that you don't turn distractions back on too easily, you can set a wait time. This will make you wait e.g. 5 seconds when you open the settings before they appear.

The app is open source and does not collect any data. You can inspect the source code, report bugs, and suggest additional features or improvements on: https://github.com/ulyngs/open-source-no-distractions-for-youtube

## Rankings

- #219,621 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise No Distractions as an affordable, easy-to-use Safari extension that effectively reduces YouTube distractions and helps focus. They value the straightforward setup, the ability to block or blur thumbnails and other elements, and the time-saving benefits. Primary recurring issues are that the comment-block feature is unreliable; community posts cannot be disabled; some settings reset after refresh; and it doesn’t always work well on iPhone. Some users request additional blockers and more persistence across videos. Despite gaps, the app boosts productivity for YouTube use.

### Pros

- Significantly reduces distractions on YouTube, helping you reclaim focus and avoid time-wasting recommendations.
- Easy to install and works as advertised; simple, intuitive setup in Safari.
- Customizable blocking/blur options (thumbnails, comments, and other elements) to tailor what you see.
- Very affordable and perceived as good value for money.

### Cons

- Comment-blocking feature is unreliable or inconsistent and can fail to hide comments.
- Cannot disable community posts; users request this as a feature.
- Settings sometimes reset or do not persist after a refresh/reload.
- Not fully functional on iPhone and has some cross-device limitations.

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