Less Addictive YouTube

Remove elements from YouTube (thumbnails, Shorts, or comments) to make it less addictive.

What is Less Addictive YouTube?

Less Addictive YouTube is a Chrome extension that allows users to remove elements from YouTube such as thumbnails, recommended videos, comments, and Shorts in order to make the platform less addictive. Users can mix and match these options to customize their YouTube experience and reduce the potential for excessive usage.

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By: AlexisDrain

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 5.00 (12)

Version: 1.46 (Last updated: 2024-06-10)

Creation date: 2021-06-30

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage

Size: 45.52K

Email: al*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 25773 ▼ 102

Other rankings

#25690 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 20

#122 in changelog keyword 17 ▲ 4

#155 in explore keyword 10 ▼ 1

#199 in youtube keyword 82 ▲ 28

#275 in show keyword 15 ▲ 5

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Less Addictive Youtube (v1.46)

5.00

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Less-Addictive-Youtube (v1.3)

5.00

(1) 39

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Extension summary

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Remove some elements from YouTube to make it less addictive. Mix and match between the following options:

Hide or show thumbnails and video preview
Hide or show recommended videos sidebar
Hide or show comments
Hide or show Shorts

(6-8-2024) v1.46:

New feature: Added option to show/hide videos on the subscription page.
Extension now works for the possible future YouTube design.

(1-10-2024) v1.45:

New feature: Added option to show/hide videos on the front page.

Changelog (12-17-2023):

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 mental health
Reduces distractions on YouTube
Encourages focus on content
Easy to use
Helps to waste less time on YouTube

Cons

Lacks an off button
Unclear functionality for some users

Most mentioned

Takes away Thumbnails, Comments, and Recommended
Breathe a sigh of relief after installation
Addresses a common issue with distraction

Recent reviews

great

Matias Ihlo, 2024-05-25

WHAT. How does this not have more users? I needed this

Nicolás Casaux, 2024-05-06

This is probably my all time favorite Chrome extension. Absolutely brilliant job from the developers. It improves my mental health and is just so simple to use. Visionary. We need more interventions like this, across the internet.