YouTube Distraction Blocker

Name: YouTube Distraction Blocker
Author: USForeignPolicy

YouTube Blocker blocks YouTube videos not in the Education, Science & Technology, or Howto & Style categories so you can focus on educational videos.

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Features & Capabilities

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Resources needed are: Youtube Data API

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

USForeignPolicy

Daily users:

Version:

4.1 Last updated: 2024-07-23

Version code:

5780070

Creation date:

2023-11-28

Risk:

Permissions:

Content scripts matches:

*.youtube.com

Size:

195.22KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 89,190 ▲ 587

Other rankings

#168 in adblock for youtube keyword 74 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

USForeignPolicy

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-distraction-blocker/

Is YouTube Distraction Blocker Safe?

Risk impact

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YouTube Distraction Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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YouTube Distraction Blocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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