YouTube Focus Mode

About

Tired of YouTube dragging you into an endless Shorts spiral? YouTube Focus Mode is the ultimate distraction-free YouTube extension designed to clean YouTube, block YouTube recommendations, and help you take back control of your attention instantly — with zero setup, no account, and absolutely no cost.

Whether you want to hide YouTube Shorts, remove YouTube comments, or completely transform your browser into a clean YouTube minimalist environment, this extension gives you full control.

✦ KEY FEATURES

— Hide YouTube Shorts from your homepage, search results, and sidebar completely.
— Block YouTube recommendations and the "Up Next" panel so YOU decide what to watch, not the algorithm.
— Remove YouTube comments so you can consume educational content without noise, distractions, or toxicity.
— Clean interface clutter and banners that add zero value to your learning.

✦ WHO IS IT FOR?

— Students using YouTube to learn or study without falling into the Shorts rabbit hole.
— Professionals watching tutorials who need to maintain deep focus.
— Parents who want a calmer, clean YouTube environment for their kids.
— Anyone looking for a high-quality YouTube productivity tool.

✦ HOW IT WORKS

Install this YouTube blocker extension in one click. From the toolbar icon, toggle each filter independently based on your needs: hide just Shorts, block just comments, remove just recommendations — or clean everything at once for a fully minimalist experience.

✦ PRIVACY FIRST

YouTube Focus Mode collects zero personal data. No tracking, no cookies, and nothing is sent to any server. Everything runs 100% locally in your browser. Full source code is public and available on GitHub for total transparency.

✦ FREE. INDEPENDENT. FOREVER.

I built this focus YouTube Chrome extension to solve my own problem: I couldn't open the site without losing 45 minutes to random Shorts. As an independent developer at IMN Labs, I want to keep this tool accessible to everyone. 

If this extension saves you time and helps your productivity, you can support further development by buying me a coffee ☕ — but there is absolutely no pressure. Enjoy a truly distraction-free YouTube experience!