# YouTube Focus

> Three different ways to deal with Youtube recommendations: 1) Focus mode: allows three recommended videos at the "up next" list. 2) Brain Mode: disable all the recommendations 3) Default mode: You can allow the recommendations whenever you want.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-focus`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** João Paulo Buchholz
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 395
- **Weekly downloads:** 16
- **Rating:** 4.27 / 5 (11 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-07
- **First published:** 2020-05-22
- **Size:** 17 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-focus/)

## Description

YouTube Focus is a versatile Chrome extension designed to help users manage YouTube recommendations effectively. It offers three distinct modes: 1) **Focus Mode** - limits the "Up Next" list to three recommended videos, reducing distractions and promoting productivity.

2) **Brain Mode** - disables all recommendations entirely for a distraction-free viewing experience.

3) **Default Mode** - allows users to enable recommendations whenever they prefer, giving full control over the YouTube interface.

Developed in partnership with Andrei Costa, YouTube Focus empowers users to tailor their YouTube viewing habits, enhancing focus and minimizing unwanted content on the platform.

## Rankings

- #5,759 — Overall
- #5 — focus
- #35 — recommend
- #205 — youtube
- #249 — disable

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://*.youtube.com/*`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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