MakeYoutubeBoring

MakeYoutubeBoring makes Youtube boring so you can focus and not waste your time on Youtube anymore!

As of June 2026, MakeYoutubeBoring has 30 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 3 reviews in the Productivity category.

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3 reviews
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Version
1.1
Manifest V3

History

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Host access
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About

Make YouTube Boring – Stay Focused, Stop Wasting Time!

Ever opened YouTube to learn something… and two hours later, you’re deep in a spiral of random videos, memes, or Shorts? MakeYouTubeBoring is the ultimate productivity tool (and it’s super easy to use!) for people who want to stop distractions and take back control of their time.

This free Chrome Extension helps you fight the YouTube algorithm and keep your mind on track by making YouTube less addictive. How? By progressively stripping away all the elements that keep you hooked.

✅ Why Use MakeYouTubeBoring?

YouTube is designed to keep you scrolling, but our extension flips the script. Whether you’re studying, working, or just tired of wasting time, MakeYouTubeBoring helps you focus on what you came for – learning, not endless distractions.

4 Boring Levels to Choose From

Level 0 – Normal YouTube: No changes, just in case you want to switch back.

Level 1 – Light Detox: Removes all flashy thumbnails and Shorts.

Level 2 – Heavy Focus Mode: Everything from Level 1 + Black & White videos + Hides comments.

Level 3 – Hardcore Productivity: Removes all distractions, clears YouTube Home, no related videos, no recommended rabbit holes.

Key Features

✔ Hide Thumbnails – Replace colorful clickbait thumbnails with boring black images.
✔ Remove YouTube Shorts – Eliminate the endless short-form video trap.
✔ Black & White Videos – Make videos visually dull so you don’t binge-watch.
✔ Hide Comments – Stop scrolling through toxic or time-wasting comments.
✔ Clear Home Feed – No more recommended videos pulling you in.
✔ Remove Sidebar & Related Videos – Say goodbye to algorithm traps.
✔ Simple & Lightweight – Runs in the background, always in sync with your preferences.

Who Is This For?

Students who want to study without falling into YouTube rabbit holes.

Professionals who use YouTube for tutorials but hate getting distracted.

Anyone who wants to reduce screen time and build better habits.

Why It Works

YouTube is addictive because of thumbnails, colors, recommendations, and endless Shorts. By removing these, the site becomes boring, plain, and functional. This means you only watch what you need, and then you leave.

✅ Download MakeYouTubeBoring now and take back your time!
Turn YouTube into a tool, not a trap. Stay focused, productive, and distraction-free.

Technical

Version
1.1
Manifest
V3
Size
17.57KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

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Developer ID
u0bd0bb5015c868f77e3df84639072f3a
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Aug 27, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Aug 31, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 7, 2026
Website
Support URL

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