DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™)
DF Tube - Distraction Free YouTube Experience
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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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spammy, or outdated.- Removes side recommended videos while watching YouTube
- Helps users maintain focus and productivity
- Works well on different browsers, including Brave
- Generally liked and appreciated by users for its functionality
- May soon be unsupported due to not following Chrome's best practices
- Not updated since 2019, leading users to seek alternatives
- Some features like disabling auto-play do not work
- A few users report it not functioning at all
- Works effectively to hide distractions on YouTube
- Frequent mention of alternatives like 'Youtube Master'
- Concerns about potential removal from the Chrome Web Store due to policy issues
User reviews
Amin Esmkhani, 2025-01-16 
Vedika Mishra, 2024-12-11 
thaiyeast, 2024-12-02Extension safety
Risk impact
DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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