UTubeFilter: Block Channels, Shorts & Watched

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UTubeFilter: Block Channels, Shorts & Watched for YouTube.

Stop procrastinating with Youtube and take control of YouTube with this extension. You can block contents which distracts you, can view analytics and save time.

This extension is will greatly help for students, learners who wants to use YouTube to learn everyday. Block shorts, block already watched videos and many more.

Take back control of your YouTube experience. UTubeFilter is the comprehensive tool to clean up your YouTube feed. Block specific channels, hide Shorts, and automatically remove videos you've already watched on YouTube along with weekly analytics. 

 🎯 How It Works

1. Click the UTubeFilter icon
2. **Filters**: Toggle "Hide Watched Videos" or "Hide ALL Shorts"
3. **Block**: Add channel names to block specific creators
4. Enjoy a cleaner, more productive YouTube!

✨ Key Feature

 🚫 Block Any Channel
Add channels to your blacklist by name, handle (@username), or URL. Once blocked, their content vanishes from your view everywhere on YouTube—search results, home feed, recommendations, and suggested videos.

 👁️ Hide Watched Videos
Sick of seeing the same videos? UTubeFilter automatically detects the "watched" progress bar and hides those videos from your search results and home feed. Keep your recommendations fresh with unseen content.

 📉 Complete Shorts Control
- **Hide Shorts (Blocked Channels)** — Hide Shorts only from channels you've blocked.
- **Hide ALL Shorts (Global)** — Nuclear option! Removes ALL Shorts from YouTube entirely. Open a Short link? Blocked. Shorts shelf in search/home? Gone.

 ⚡ One-Click Blocking
Use the "Block Current" button while watching any video or Short to instantly block that channel forever.

🔄 Sync & Import
 **Sync**: Your blacklist is saved to your Chrome account, so your preferences follow you wherever you log in.
 **Bulk Import**: Paste a list of channels to block them all in seconds.

 🌙 Modern UI
Clean, modern interface with automatic Dark & Light mode support

🔒 Privacy Focused
UTubeFilter runs entirely in your browser. Your data is stored in your personal Chrome Sync storage and is never sent to external servers. No tracking, no analytics, no data collection.


**Take Back Control of Your YouTube Recommendations 🚫📺**

UTubeFilter is the ultimate lightweight tool to filter out the noise and focus on what matters. Whether you want to block annoying channels, hide addictive Shorts, or simply clean up your feed by removing videos you've already seen, UTubeFilter does it all instantly.

**✨ NEW IN v1.2: Weekly Analytics Flip View!**
Flip the switch to see where your time goes. Track your weekly watch time, see how much time you spend on Shorts vs Long-form videos, and identify your most watched channel—all locally, privately, and without sending data anywhere.

 🚀 KEY FEATURES in V1.2.0

✅ **Weekly Analytics (100% Private)** -> Use the analytics button on top right. 
*   Track total hours watched this week.
*   Compare **Shorts vs. Long-form** watch time.
*   See your **Top Channel** of the week.
*   *Privacy First:* All stats are calculated and stored locally on your device. No data is ever uploaded to the cloud.

✅ **One-Click Blocking**
While watching a video, simply open the extension and click **"Block Current"** to instantly add the channel to your blocklist.

🏆 WHY CHOOSE UTUBEFILTER?
*   **Zero Data Collection:** We respect your privacy. No tracking, no servers.
*   **Lightweight & Fast:** Runs efficiently without slowing down your browsing.
*   **Dark Mode Support:** Beautiful, cohesive UI that matches your system theme.
*   **Regularly Updated:** Optimized for the latest YouTube layout (2025).

🔍 TARGET AUDIENCE:
*   Users tired of clickbait and spam channels.
*   Students and professionals wanting to **block YouTube Shorts** for productivity.
*   Parents wanting to filter specific channels for safety.
*   Anyone looking for a cleaner, more curated YouTube experience.

**Keywords:** YouTube Blocklist, Block Channels, Hide Shorts, Remove Watched Videos, Video Blocker, Content Filter, Productivity Tool, Focus Mode, Time Tracker, YouTube Analytics.


**Install UTubeFilter today and curate your perfect video feed!**

**Version 1.1.0**
- Renamed to UTubeFilter
- **NEW**: Hide Watched Videos feature
- Global Shorts blocking with overlay
- Improved channel detection
- Dark/Light theme support

If you find UTubeFilter useful, consider supporting development via the link in the extension! ☕