IntentTube – Use YouTube with Intention

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

Changelog

• May 7, 2026
  description

  IntentTube helps you use YouTube with intention.
  
  Instead of endless recommendations and Shorts, IntentTube gives you a minimal interface designed for focused search and learning.
  
  Key features:
  • Remove the home feed, recommendations, and Shorts
  • Use YouTube mainly for search and learning
  • Choose your intent before watching
  • Emergency Mode: temporarily allow recommendations when needed
  
  IntentTube does not collect any personal data.
  All settings are stored locally on your device.
  
  Some advanced features may be offered later via optional external purchase.
  
  Designed for people who want to control their attention — not fight algorithms.

  IntentTube is a minimal YouTube focus extension that helps you block recommendations, hide Shorts, and use YouTube only for search and learning.
  
  Stop opening YouTube for one video and getting pulled into endless feeds. IntentTube replaces distracting YouTube surfaces with a simple intent-first interface, so you can choose why you opened YouTube before you start watching.
  
  Key features:
  • Block the YouTube home feed
  • Hide recommendations, related videos, Shorts, and comments
  • Use YouTube mainly for focused search
  • Choose your intent before watching
  • Learning mode for topic-based search
  • Quick Break mode with a timer
  • Emergency Mode when you temporarily need full YouTube access
  
  No personal data is collected. Your settings stay on your device.
  
  Built for students, learners, creators, and anyone who wants a cleaner, less distracting YouTube experience.

Permissions & access

Permissions

storage

Host access

https://www.youtube.com/*

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