Minimal YouTube

An extension for that replaces the YouTube UI with a minimal design containing no recommendations, shorts, or distractions.

Minimal YouTube: Decluttered & Distraction-Free YouTube Experience

Minimal YouTube is an innovative Chrome extension designed to provide a distraction-free YouTube experience. It replaces the standard YouTube UI with a minimalistic design, removing any recommendations, shorts, or other potential distractions. Ideal for those seeking a more focused, cleaner YouTube experience, Minimal YouTube is a tool that enhances productivity and aids in reducing screen time. With this extension, the power to enjoy videos without the usual clutter is in your hands. It's your YouTube, simplified.

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Extension stats

By: Ephraim Atta-Duncan

Users: 6,000+

Rating: 4.58

(73)

0.01

Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-06-24)

Creation date: 2022-09-26

Permissions:

storage

Size: 226.30K

Email: ep*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 11,644 ▲ 46

Other rankings

#1686 in Tools ▲ 6 #61 in youtube keyword 67 ▲ 36

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Minimal YouTube (v1.2.1)

268 4.18

(11)

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Improves focus by reducing distractions on YouTube
Minimalist design that users appreciate
Useful for students and individuals who find the YouTube interface overwhelming
Successfully removes recommended videos and excess features
Works as intended for many users with effective functionality

Cons

Buggy performance, especially with video previews and loading
Inability to access certain YouTube features, such as channels and YouTube Studio
Confusion with multiple timeline bars and hovering functionality
Recent updates causing compatibility issues or the extension to stop working

Most mentioned

Design quality and appeal
Buggy interface and performance issues
Limitations in accessing certain YouTube features
Ability to focus and reduce distractions

User reviews

Perfecta, gracias!

Valentina, 2025-03-06

Absolutely beautiful plugin! It lets me FOCUS!

Jenny Chou, 2025-03-05

Lo que busqué por mucho, mucho tiempo. Muchas gracias, de verdad.

Fernando Gigena, 2025-01-31

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Minimal YouTube requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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