# Youtube Recommendations Blocker

> Blocks video recommendations on Youtube to keep you from getting distracted. Search results and direct links are still available.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/yt-recommendations-blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/yt-recommendations-blocker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `yt-recommendations-blocker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** peabrainiac
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 219
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.29 / 5 (21 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2022-09-08
- **First published:** 2019-11-11
- **Size:** 19 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/yt-recommendations-blocker/)

## Description

The Youtube Recommendations Blocker Chrome extension helps you avoid distractions by blocking video recommendations on YouTube's video player and main page. This allows you to focus on your chosen videos without being pulled into endless suggested content. If you wish to explore recommendations, simply hover over the blocked area for two seconds to reveal them — giving you deliberate control over your watching choices.

Designed to counteract YouTube's algorithm that seeks to maximize watch time through recommendations, this extension balances focus with accessibility. It retains full functionality of search results and direct links, ensuring your browsing experience remains unaffected. Additionally, users can contribute or report bugs via the developer's GitHub or email.

## Rankings

- #7,851 — Overall
- #5 — recommend
- #39 — mention
- #64 — adblock for youtube
- #86 — algorithm
- #93 — location

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `www.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/yt-recommendations-blocker)