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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By: calkuta

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Users: 400,000+

Rating: 4.64 (1,047) ▼ 1 ratings

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

# 1028 ▼ 3

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#189 in Education ▼ 1

#5 in free keyword 84

#11 in youtube keyword 88 ▲ 7

#111 in break keyword 11 ▼ 2

#139 in good keyword 21 ▼ 7

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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 as intended
Helps with productivity by reducing distractions
Good for removing comments and related videos
Alternative to other extensions like Youtube Master

Cons

Has not been updated since 2019
Many features do not work as expected
Auto-play feature disabling does not work
Potential Chrome support issues

Most mentioned

It works. An alternative is Youtube Master. Which also hides comments, related videos, etc.
It hasn't been updated since 2019
Many features don't work

Recent reviews

It was good before... But not updated since 2019!! Using ProdYouTivity instead which also has a remove Shorts option.

Kamayatsu hay, 2024-10-28

Dear Developer, [ACTION NEEDED] The Chrome policy says "This extension may soon no longer be supported because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions" on this page. Even though you included info of how the data is used under the Overview section, you must enter these informations under the Privacy section. So that Chrome knows your extension complies the Chrome Web Store policy. I as a user really enjoy this extension. It helps me keep my focus. Whenever I need to watch educational video from youtube while I'm studying, I don't get distracted. I hope you see this message and the extension is not removed from the store. I and on behalf of all users of this extension, thank you for all your hard work. Sincerely, a user.