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™)?
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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.
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Pros
- Effective at blocking distractions on YouTube
- Easy to use
- Saves time and improves productivity
Cons
- Not compatible with the new YouTube layout
- Doesn't work for blocking certain new features like YT shorts
- Needs regular updates to stay functional
Most mentioned
- Not working with the new YouTube layout
- Needs an update
- Blocks distractions effectively
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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.
Risk likelihood
DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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