NoNoise - Distraction Blocker & Focus Tool

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• May 17, 2026
  description

  NoNoise is a free, privacy-first browser extension that removes digital distractions from Facebook and YouTube — without blocking the platforms entirely. Built by someone who got tired of being pulled into Reels, Shorts, and endless recommended videos when they just wanted to focus.
  
  No account. No subscription. No tracking. Everything runs locally in your browser.
  
  WHAT'S NEW IN v2.1.1
  • Tooltips added to some features — hover these features to instantly understand what it does
  • Blocked page redesigned — now shows exactly which rule blocked a site and why
  • Advanced Dashboard — tracks total distractions blocked, stored locally only
  • Strict Mode (Master Switch Protection) — locks your settings so you can't undo your own focus decisions in a weak moment
  • Focus Text Categories — when images or videos are blocked, NoNoise now fills that space with either Motivational Quotes or Islamic Dhikr — your choice
  • Codebase reorganised for faster performance and cleaner future updates
  
  
  KEY FEATURES
  
  VIDEO SPEED CONTROLLER
  Control video playback speed on any website — not just YouTube.
  • Quick presets: 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x
  • Slider control from 0.25x to 3.0x
  • Works on YouTube, Facebook, news sites, and any video on the web
  
  FACEBOOK DISTRACTION CONTROL
  • Hide Facebook Reels
  • Hide Stories
  • Hide News Feed
  • Hide Notifications tab
  
  YOUTUBE DISTRACTION CONTROL
  • Hide YouTube Home Feed
  • Hide YouTube Shorts
  • Hide Recommended Videos sidebar
  • Hide Comments section
  • Hide Entertainment-focused videos (music, drama content)
  
  EXTRA FOCUS TOOLS (works on all websites)
  • Block all images — for deep text-only focus
  • Block all videos — stop autoplay distractions everywhere
  • Grayscale mode — make the entire browser visually dull to reduce urge to browse
  
  SMART WEBSITE BLOCKLIST
  • Add any website to your personal blocklist
  • Temporary or permanent blocking
  • Sync blocklists from GitHub Gist
  • Blocked page now shows exactly why a site is blocked
  
  ADVANCED SETTINGS DASHBOARD
  • See total distractions blocked — locally tracked, never sent anywhere
  • Master Switch Protection: lock your settings in Strict Mode so you can't turn off blocking during weak moments
  • Focus Text Categories: choose what fills the space when images or videos are blocked
    → Motivational Quotes — stay driven during deep work
    → Islamic Dhikr — turn every blocked distraction into a moment of remembrance
  
  PRIVACY FIRST — ALWAYS
  NoNoise does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.
  All filtering and blocking happens entirely inside your browser.
  No account required. No analytics. No ads. Ever.
  
  This extension was built out of personal frustration — not as a business. It is completely free and will stay that way.
  
  WHO IS THIS FOR?
  • Students trying to study without getting sucked into Shorts
  • Remote workers who open YouTube "for one video" and lose an hour
  • Anyone trying to reduce screen time and doomscrolling
  • People practising digital minimalism
  • Anyone who wants to use Facebook or YouTube intentionally — not compulsively
  
  SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
  Currently optimised for: Facebook · YouTube
  Global tools (speed, images, videos, grayscale, blocklist) work on all websites.
  
  SUPPORT
  Questions, bugs, or suggestions?
  Email: [email protected]
  I personally read and reply to every message.

  NoNoise is a privacy-first browser extension designed to create a calmer, more intentional internet experience.
  
  Instead of blocking entire websites, NoNoise removes the parts designed to steal your attention — Shorts, Reels, endless feeds, autoplay distractions, and doomscrolling loops — while still letting you use the web normally.
  
  Everything runs locally inside your browser.
  No accounts. No subscriptions. No tracking. Ever.
  
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  WHAT'S NEW IN v3.0.1
  
  • Dedicated Focus Timer with Pomodoro sessions and smart focus enforcement
  • Mindful Nudge system to interrupt endless scrolling habits
  • Universal Video Speed Controller redesigned with presets and shortcuts
  • Productivity Dashboard with focus stats and distraction tracking
  • Context-aware popup UI for cleaner controls on each website
  • Improved performance and lower CPU usage for media blocking
  • Refined dark UI with smoother animations and transitions
  • Islam Zone — optional Durud reminders and Dhikr overlays
  
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  SMART DISTRACTION CONTROL
  
  Remove the most addictive parts of modern websites without blocking the platforms completely.
  
  Supported controls include:
  
  YouTube
  • Hide Shorts
  • Hide Home Feed
  • Hide Recommended Videos
  • Hide Comments
  • Hide Entertainment-focused content
  
  Facebook
  • Hide Reels
  • Hide Stories
  • Hide News Feed
  • Hide Notifications
  
  Instagram
  • Hide Reels
  • Hide Feed
  • Hide Explore
  
  X / Twitter
  • Hide Timeline
  • Hide Trending section
  
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  UNIVERSAL VIDEO SPEED CONTROLLER
  Control video playback speed on almost any website.
  • Speed range from 0.25x → 3x
  • Quick presets for faster control
  • Keyboard shortcuts support
  • Works across learning platforms, social media, news sites, and more
  
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  FOCUS TIMER (POMODORO)
  A distraction-aware focus timer built for deep work.
  • Custom focus and break sessions
  • Real-time mini timer in popup
  • Focus enforcement mode
  • Optional automatic grayscale and media blocking during sessions
  • Smooth in-page completion notifications
  
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  MINDFUL BROWSING TOOLS
  Designed to reduce overstimulation and doomscrolling.
  • Grayscale Mode
  • Block All Images
  • Block All Videos
  • Mindful Nudge reminders after long scrolling sessions
  • Custom website blocklist
  • Exception list for allowed websites
  
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  ISLAM ZONE
  Optional mindfulness features designed for peaceful, intentional browsing.
  • Background Durud reminders
  • Multiple reminder intervals
  • Random or selected audio playback
  • Islamic Dhikr overlays over blocked distractions
  
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  PRIVACY FIRST
  NoNoise does not collect, store, or transmit personal data.
  • No analytics
  • No account required
  • No ads
  • No cloud tracking
  • All processing happens locally inside your browser
  
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  BUILT FOR
  • Students
  • Remote workers
  • Developers
  • People struggling with doomscrolling
  • Digital minimalists
  • Anyone trying to use the internet more intentionally
  
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  SUPPORT
  Questions, feedback, or bug reports?
  
  Email:
  [email protected]

• May 17, 2026
  permissions

  storage, alarms

  storage, alarms, activeTab, offscreen

• Apr 16, 2026
  description

  NoNoise – Distraction Blocker for Focused Browsing
  
  NoNoise is a lightweight productivity extension designed to remove noise and distractions from your online experience. It also includes focus-enhancing tools like video speed control and visual filters to help you browse more intentionally.
  
  It helps you stay focused by hiding time-wasting elements on platforms like Facebook and YouTube, while also offering global tools that work across all websites.
  
  Whether you are studying, working, or trying to reduce endless scrolling, NoNoise gives you simple and powerful control over what appears on your screen.
  
  Key Features
  Video Speed Controller 
  • Speed up or slow down videos on ANY website (0.25x - 3.0x) with quick toggles.
  
  Facebook Control
  • Hide Reels
  • Hide Stories
  • Hide Feed
  • Hide Notifications
  
  YouTube Control
  • Hide Home Feed
  • Hide Shorts
  • Hide Recommended videos
  • Hide Comments
  • Hide Entertainment-focused videos (such as music or drama)
  
  Extra Focus Tools (Works on all websites)
  • Block all images
  • Block all videos
  • Grayscale browsing mode
  
  Smart Website Blocking
  • Add your own blocked websites
  • Temporary or permanent blocking
  • Sync blocklists from GitHub Gist
  
  Clean & Lightweight
  • One-click enable / disable
  • Instant effect
  • Runs locally in your browser
  • No tracking or analytics
  
  Privacy First
  
  NoNoise does not collect or transmit personal data.
  All filtering happens locally in your browser.
  
  Supported Sites
  Currently optimized for:
  Facebook
  YouTube
  
  Support
  For questions or feedback, please contact:
  
  Email: [email protected]

  NoNoise is a free, privacy-first browser extension that removes digital distractions from Facebook and YouTube — without blocking the platforms entirely. Built by someone who got tired of being pulled into Reels, Shorts, and endless recommended videos when they just wanted to focus.
  
  No account. No subscription. No tracking. Everything runs locally in your browser.
  
  WHAT'S NEW IN v2.1.1
  • Tooltips added to some features — hover these features to instantly understand what it does
  • Blocked page redesigned — now shows exactly which rule blocked a site and why
  • Advanced Dashboard — tracks total distractions blocked, stored locally only
  • Strict Mode (Master Switch Protection) — locks your settings so you can't undo your own focus decisions in a weak moment
  • Focus Text Categories — when images or videos are blocked, NoNoise now fills that space with either Motivational Quotes or Islamic Dhikr — your choice
  • Codebase reorganised for faster performance and cleaner future updates
  
  
  KEY FEATURES
  
  VIDEO SPEED CONTROLLER
  Control video playback speed on any website — not just YouTube.
  • Quick presets: 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x
  • Slider control from 0.25x to 3.0x
  • Works on YouTube, Facebook, news sites, and any video on the web
  
  FACEBOOK DISTRACTION CONTROL
  • Hide Facebook Reels
  • Hide Stories
  • Hide News Feed
  • Hide Notifications tab
  
  YOUTUBE DISTRACTION CONTROL
  • Hide YouTube Home Feed
  • Hide YouTube Shorts
  • Hide Recommended Videos sidebar
  • Hide Comments section
  • Hide Entertainment-focused videos (music, drama content)
  
  EXTRA FOCUS TOOLS (works on all websites)
  • Block all images — for deep text-only focus
  • Block all videos — stop autoplay distractions everywhere
  • Grayscale mode — make the entire browser visually dull to reduce urge to browse
  
  SMART WEBSITE BLOCKLIST
  • Add any website to your personal blocklist
  • Temporary or permanent blocking
  • Sync blocklists from GitHub Gist
  • Blocked page now shows exactly why a site is blocked
  
  ADVANCED SETTINGS DASHBOARD
  • See total distractions blocked — locally tracked, never sent anywhere
  • Master Switch Protection: lock your settings in Strict Mode so you can't turn off blocking during weak moments
  • Focus Text Categories: choose what fills the space when images or videos are blocked
    → Motivational Quotes — stay driven during deep work
    → Islamic Dhikr — turn every blocked distraction into a moment of remembrance
  
  PRIVACY FIRST — ALWAYS
  NoNoise does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.
  All filtering and blocking happens entirely inside your browser.
  No account required. No analytics. No ads. Ever.
  
  This extension was built out of personal frustration — not as a business. It is completely free and will stay that way.
  
  WHO IS THIS FOR?
  • Students trying to study without getting sucked into Shorts
  • Remote workers who open YouTube "for one video" and lose an hour
  • Anyone trying to reduce screen time and doomscrolling
  • People practising digital minimalism
  • Anyone who wants to use Facebook or YouTube intentionally — not compulsively
  
  SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
  Currently optimised for: Facebook · YouTube
  Global tools (speed, images, videos, grayscale, blocklist) work on all websites.
  
  SUPPORT
  Questions, bugs, or suggestions?
  Email: [email protected]
  I personally read and reply to every message.

• Apr 16, 2026
  short_description

  Remove distractions from Facebook and YouTube to help you stay focused.

  Hide YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels & distracting feeds. Free, no tracking, runs locally. Your focus, your rules.

• Apr 16, 2026
  name

  NoNoise

  NoNoise - Distraction Blocker & Focus Tool

Permissions & access

Permissions

storagealarmsactiveTaboffscreen

Host access

https://gist.githubusercontent.com/*

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