I Just Wanted One Video

Hides YouTube homepage, comments, shorts, and recommendations to reduce distractions and help users focus on a single video.

As of June 2026, I Just Wanted One Video has 12 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Education category.

Education

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+20.0%

Rating0%

5.00

2 reviews

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Version

1.0.1

Manifest V3

History

7 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	10	5.00	2	1.0.1
Apr 9, 2026	9	5.00	2	1.0.1
Apr 22, 2026	10	5.00	2	1.0.1
May 10, 2026	11	5.00	2	1.0.1
May 18, 2026	13	5.00	2	1.0.1
May 28, 2026	12	5.00	2	1.0.1
Jun 5, 2026	11	5.00	2	1.0.1
Now	12	5.00	2	1.0.1

Permissions & access

Permissions: storageactiveTab
Host access: https://www.youtube.com/*

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About

I Just Wanted One Video helps reduce distractions on YouTube by hiding non-essential interface elements, allowing users to focus on the video they are watching.

The extension is designed for users who use YouTube for learning, tutorials, and educational content and want a cleaner, distraction-free viewing experience.

Features:-

When focus mode is enabled, the extension hides:
Comments section
Recommended videos sidebar
YouTube Shorts shelf
End screen suggestions
Video cards and annotations
Autoplay overlays
Homepage recommendations
The video player and essential playback controls remain fully functional.

How It Works:-

Install the extension
Open YouTube
Distractions are automatically hidden
Use the extension icon to turn focus mode on or off at any time
No setup or configuration is required.
Interface & Behavior
Simple popup with on/off toggle
Extension icon reflects current focus status
Settings are saved locally
Works across browser windows
Automatically applies on YouTube pages

Privacy:-

I Just Wanted One Video does not collect, store, or transmit any user data.
No tracking
No analytics
No external servers
No ads
Preferences are stored locally in the browser

Technical Information:-

Built using Chrome Manifest V3
Lightweight and fast
Compatible with other YouTube-related extensions