Youtube Study Mode

Name: Youtube Study Mode
Rating: 4.666666666666667 (33 reviews)
Author: zkjiang12

No distractions on Youtube when studying. Click the icon of the extension to enter or exit study mode.

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Youtube Study Mode is a Chrome extension designed to help you stay focused by eliminating distractions on Youtube. When activated, it transforms the Youtube homepage into a simple search bar and hides video recommendations during playback. This clean interface prevents accidental distractions, helping you finish your work faster and enjoy your free time more.

The latest version (v3.1.3) adds an Amazon affiliate tag feature to support sustainability nonprofits, requiring new permissions. Simply click the extension icon to toggle study mode on or off, making your Youtube experience tailored to productivity.

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Version:

3.1.2 Last updated: 2025-03-22

Creation date:

2023-07-05

Risk:

Permissions:

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Host permissions:

https://www.amazon.com/*
https://smile.amazon.com/*

Size:

174.00KB

Email:

zk*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-08

Ranking

# 34,097 ▼ 347

Other rankings

#24968 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 35 #4 in study keyword 10 ▲ 1

User reviews

Users find 'Youtube Study Mode' highly effective for minimizing distractions and enhancing productivity by simplifying YouTube's interface during study sessions. The extension is easy to use and widely appreciated, with enthusiastic praise highlighting its positive impact. However, multiple users note that it's too easy to exit study mode, undermining its purpose, and some report issues with homepage loading after disabling it. Despite minor glitches, most users consider these drawbacks manageable, recommending the extension as a valuable productivity tool.

Pros

Helps users focus and reduces distractions on YouTube, particularly useful for studying or working.
Simple and effective functionality that transforms YouTube's homepage into a minimalist search bar, hiding recommendations.
Highly praised and appreciated by users, including enthusiastic endorsements from individuals claiming to be MIT professors and grateful students.
Saves time and increases productivity while using YouTube.

Cons

Study mode can be turned off too easily with just one click, reducing its effectiveness.
Some users experience loading issues with the YouTube homepage when turning off the study mode.
Minor glitches reported but generally manageable.

Recent reviews

overall the app is good but 1 suggestion you can keep a timer which allowsthe user to set for how much time you will not be able to turn the study mode off because it is very easy to turn study mode off just from a click

Si*****, 2025-02-10

good, also the dog in the pfp is SOOO CUTE!!!

If*****, 2025-01-07

amazing i got what i want thank you who has done this

Mo*****, 2025-01-05

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Extension safety

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Youtube Study Mode requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Youtube Study Mode is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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