# YouTube CleanSlate

> Streamlines YouTube for a cleaner experience. Removes Home feed, sidebar, comments, and related videos. Blocks Shorts and redirects Shorts URLs to the homepage. Eliminates additional distractions for a focused, clutter-free viewing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-cleanslate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-cleanslate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-cleanslate`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** phkul
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 3
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-16
- **First published:** 2024-09-15
- **Size:** 18 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-cleanslate/)

## Description

<strong>YouTube CleanSlate</strong> is a simple browser extension designed to provide a clean, distraction-free experience on YouTube. This extension removes various cluttered UI elements from the platform, allowing you to focus solely on the content.

<strong>Features:</strong>
<ul>    <li>Hides Home feed, sidebar, comments, and related videos</li>    <li>Removes Shorts and redirects Shorts URLs to the homepage</li>    <li>Eliminates additional clutter for focused viewing</li></ul>

## Rankings

- #56,097 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `www.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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 support email may not be valid

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-cleanslate)