DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™)

Allow yourself to focus while using YouTube™ for work, recreation or education.

What is DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™)?

DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) is a Chrome extension aiming to provide a seamless, distraction-free YouTube experience. It targets users who want to utilize YouTube for educational or professional purposes, removing extraneous elements such as video recommendations or distracting thumbnails. Configurable features allow users to tailor their YouTube experience, promoting increased focus and productivity while using the platform. With privacy at its core, DF Tube operates only on minimal permissions required for its function and doesn’t collect any data from users.

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Extension stats

By: calkuta

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Users: 400,000+

Rating: 4.64 (1,046)

Version: 1.13.504 (Last updated: 2019-11-20)

Creation date: 2019-11-19

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

https://api.mailgun.net/*
storage
tabs

Size: 86.15K

Ranking

# 1005 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#161 in Education

#3 in free keyword 88

#12 in youtube keyword 88 ▲ 1

#95 in break keyword 11 ▲ 1

#133 in good keyword 19 ▲ 2

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DF YouTube (Distraction Free) (v1.13.504)

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Extension summary

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Please download uBlock Origin! It is the best tool for removing advertisements across the web, including video advertisements on YouTube™! I have no affiliation, it's just my favorite extension.

NOT WORKING? Please use the feedback button to alert me if YouTube™ is not being displayed properly. YouTube™ occasionally updates its styling which may break DF Tube.

REGARDING PRIVACY I do not read, examine or track your browser history or any other personal information. The only permissions I ask for are "tabs" to insert the functionality and "storage" to store your settings. I am a strong believer in privacy. This extension is just a tool to help remove the distracting elements from YouTube™.

The permissions used by this extensions are 1) Storage - to store your preferences, 2) Tabs - to load the DF Tube script on each YouTube™ tab you open, and 3) https://api.mailgun.net/* domain - which is a service I use to send your feedback to my email.

YouTube™ is directly incentivized to create as many views and ad clicks as possible. As a result we are inundated with tasty thumbnails and advertisements from every angle. While this is good for someone looking to kill time, it's not so good for those of us intending to focus on educational content, do research, or simply find some relaxing music to groove to.

After using DF Tube for a few days, you realize the extent to which the pattern of click, watch, scan mindlessly for a new video, click, watch, and repeat, has been ingrained in us by YouTube™'s design. DF Tube breaks that cycle.

User reviews

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Pros

It works effectively to reduce distractions.
Good for productivity.
Alternative options available, like Youtube Master.

Cons

Many features don't work due to lack of updates.
Hasn't been updated since 2019.
Auto-play feature doesn't function as intended.

Most mentioned

It works. An alternative is Youtube Master.
Good for removing sidebar and distractions.
Many users express the need for updates or alternative extensions.

Recent reviews

It works. An alternative is Youtube Master. Which also hides comments, related videos, etc.

J S, 2024-10-06

Filip, 2024-09-17

Many features don't work... I saw it hasn't been updated since 2019!! Using ProdYouTivity instead which also has a remove shorts option.

Kamayatsu hay, 2024-09-16

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Extension safety

Risk impact

DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.