LockYt - Stay Focused, Block Distractions

About

LockYt turns YouTube into a focused, distraction-free workspace by hiding the elements that usually pull your attention away.
Watch what you came for - without endless recommendations, comments, or autoplay loops.

What LockYt blocks:
   - Home feed - hides recommended videos on the YouTube homepage
   - Sidebar recommendations - removes suggested videos next to the player
   - Comments - hides comment sections under videos
   - Live chat - hides chat during live streams
   - Playlists - prevents autoplay and playlist distractions
   - Search suggestions - disables search autocomplete
   - Autoplay - stops videos from playing automatically

Focus Mode:
With one click, Focus Mode enables all blocks at once.
Individual toggles are temporarily disabled to avoid conflicts and keep you fully focused.
You can still customize settings, and when Focus Mode is turned off, full individual control is restored.

“Take a Break” Timer:
Need a break?
Temporarily disable all blocks for 1 to 120 minutes.
While the timer is running, the extension icon shows a live countdown.
Once time is up, all blocks are automatically re-enabled - no need to remember to turn them back on.

Statistics:
    - Time saved - how much time you avoided wasting
    - Blocked elements - total number of hidden distractions

Additional features:
    - Sync settings across devices using Chrome Sync
    - Enable or disable each feature individually
    - Built-in help page with detailed explanations
    - Reset all settings with a single click

How it works:

Open the extension popup and enable Focus Mode or customize blocks individually.
Changes apply instantly on YouTube.
Use the “Take a Break” timer whenever you want unrestricted access for a while.

Who it’s for:
Students, freelancers, professionals - and anyone who wants to use YouTube intentionally without distractions.

Privacy:
LockYt does not collect personal data, does not track viewing history, and does not send data to external servers.
All settings are stored locally or synced securely via Chrome Sync.