# Scope: Block YouTube Shorts, Hide Distractions > Block YouTube Shorts, hide comments, recommendations & blur thumbnails. Scheduled Focus Mode for distraction-free YouTube. Free! Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/scope-block-youtube](https://chrome-stats.com/d/scope-block-youtube) ## Overview - **ID:** `scope-block-youtube` - **Platform:** Firefox - **Type:** Firefox add-on - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Gajesh Chouhan - **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,privacy-security,photos-music-videos - **Daily users:** 2 - **Weekly downloads:** 2 - **Version:** 2.1.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-05-08 - **First published:** 2026-05-05 - **Size:** 56 KB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scope-block-youtube/) - **Website:** [https://getscope.site/](https://getscope.site/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scope-block-youtube/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scope-block-youtube/privacy/) ## Description ðŸŽŊ STOP WASTING HOURS ON YOUTUBE. START FOCUSING. Tired of falling into the YouTube rabbit hole? Scope is a free Firefox extension that blocks YouTube Shorts, removes distractions, and helps you watch YouTube intentionally. Built for students, professionals, and digital minimalists who want a calmer YouTube experience without the algorithm deciding what you watch next. ðŸšŦ BLOCK YOUTUBE SHORTS COMPLETELY * Remove Shorts from the YouTube homepage feed * Hide the Shorts tab from the sidebar navigation * Hide the Shorts tab on every channel page * Filter Shorts out of search results * Block direct /shorts/ URLs automatically * Works on YouTube, YouTube Mobile, and embedded videos * Stop getting pulled into endless vertical videos * Break the YouTube Shorts scrolling habit for good 🏠 HOMEPAGE BLOCKER (FOCUS SCREEN) Replace YouTube's distracting homepage with a clean, calming focus screen: * Live clock and personalized greeting * Built-in search bar for intentional viewing * Quick links to Subscriptions, Watch Later, and Library * Daily blocked count and focus streak counter * Daily rotating motivational quote * Zero thumbnails, zero algorithm pull ⏰ SCHEDULED FOCUS MODE Automatic, hands-free focus hours for better YouTube screen time management: * Set specific start and end times * Scope auto-enables focus mode during work or study time * Auto-disables outside those hours so you can relax later * Manual override respected within each session * No willpower needed, the schedule does the work for you 🧘 FOCUS MODE TOOLKIT Pick exactly which distractions to remove: * Hide the comments section to avoid negativity and time loss * Hide the recommendations sidebar on watch pages * Hide end cards and end screen overlays (works on embedded videos too) * Hide live streams from your feed * Blur thumbnails for anti-clickbait protection (unblur on hover) * Pause moving thumbnail previews to reduce impulse clicks 📊 WEEKLY FOCUS REPORT (NEW IN V2.1) Every Monday morning, Scope shows you a beautiful weekly summary: * Total Shorts blocked over the past 7 days * Day-by-day bar chart of your focus week * Comparison with the previous week (up or down %) * Highlights your best focus day * Celebrates clean weeks where you blocked zero distractions ðŸ”Ĩ FOCUS STREAK TRACKING * Daily streak counter visible on the focus screen * See exactly how many days in a row you stayed intentional * Build a focus habit you can actually see grow over time 🔘 ONE-CLICK MASTER CONTROL * Big power button to pause everything instantly * Live blocked count badge on the toolbar icon * Reset to defaults with a single click * All settings saved locally on your device ✅ WHY CHOOSE SCOPE ðŸŠķ Ultra-lightweight at around 33 KB total 🔒 100% privacy-first, no tracking, no analytics, no accounts required ðŸŽĻ Clean modern dark theme that is easy on the eyes ⚡ Works instantly with zero setup needed 🆓 Completely free with no ads, no premium tier, no hidden upsells ðŸĶŠ Built natively for Firefox 🧠 Helps rebuild attention span and break the algorithm cycle ðŸ‘Ĩ PERFECT FOR 📚 Students who actually want to study using YouTube 💞 Professionals avoiding rabbit holes during work hours ðŸ‘Ļ‍ðŸ‘Đ‍👧 Parents creating a calmer YouTube for the whole family 🧘 Digital minimalists practicing intentional viewing habits 🎎 Content creators doing research without falling into Shorts 🧠 People with ADHD managing focus, attention, and screen time 💊 Anyone trying to break the YouTube Shorts scrolling addiction 🕐 People serious about YouTube time management and productivity 🆕 WHAT IS NEW IN VERSION 2.1 ðŸ›Ąïļ YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Scope is built privacy-first from day one: * Collects zero personal data * Uses no trackers and no analytics * Requires no accounts and no sign-up * Everything stays on your device locally * Open and transparent operation * Full privacy policy: https://getscope.site/privacy-policy.html 🌐 LEARN MORE ðŸ“Ĩ INSTALL NOW Click "Add to Firefox" and take back control of your YouTube experience. Free forever. No sign-up. No catch. 💎 QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK? Use the Report button inside the extension or email support@getscope.site. Every piece of feedback genuinely shapes the next update. ## Rankings - #65,076 — Overall - #147 — adblock for youtube - #222 — youtube shorts ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `storage` - `alarms` - `webNavigation` - `declarativeNetRequest` - `tabs` - `https://www.youtube.com/*` - `https://m.youtube.com/*` - `https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/*` ### Content script matches - `www.youtube.com` - `m.youtube.com` - `www.youtube-nocookie.com` ## Safety - **Risk impact:** High risk impact - **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood ### Analysis details - Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern. - This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe. > Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. 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