Focus Protect

Help users reclaim their focus by selectively hiding distractions on YouTube and blocking/time limiting distracting websites

As of June 2026, Focus Protect has 63 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Workflow & Planning category.

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5.00
1 reviews
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Version
1.2.0
Manifest V3

History

6 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

76.3666.556.64Apr 18, 2026Jun 3, 2026
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Permissions & access

Permissions
storagealarmstabsactiveTabscripting
Host access
*://*.youtube.com/*

Screenshots

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About

Focus Protect transforms your YouTube experience by hiding elements that typically lead to time-wasting. When you visit YouTube, distracting content is automatically hidden, allowing you to focus on your intended videos without getting sidetracked by recommendations or trending content. Schedule time limits, downtime, and holiday mode to control your time spent on YouTube. 

What It Does:
Hide Distractions: Automatically removes home feed, shorts, comments, and recommendations that lead to endless scrolling
Time Management: Set daily usage limits with automatic blocking when exceeded
Smart Scheduling: Configure downtime periods, holiday modes, and focus windows
Video Speed Control: Set default playback speeds for efficient watching
(Coming soon) Password Protection: Lock settings with a password to prevent impulsive changes
(Coming soon) Emergency Access: Use emergency override with daily caps for urgent situations

Perfect For:
- People trying to reduce screen time
- Users who get easily distracted by YouTube's interface
- Anyone who wants to use YouTube productively
- Students studying or researching
- Professionals learning new skills

Privacy First:
All data stays in your browser's local storage. No information is transmitted or collected. Your privacy is our priority.

Get Started:
1. Install FocusProtect
2. Visit YouTube
3. Set your time limits and preferences
4. Experience a cleaner, more focused interface

**New feature: time block any website by clicking the extension in your toolbar from a webpage and password protect your time limits on these pages

Need Help?
Found a bug or want a new feature? Report it here: https://forms.gle/3nuxz2A4oBgB6tYA7

Focus Protect is not affiliated with Google, YouTube, or Alphabet Inc. This is an independent browser extension designed to enhance your YouTube experience.

Technical

Version
1.2.0
Manifest
V3
Size
616KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
obcahihcnlggalpnfcddabcfkejeffdh
Developer ID
u74be663cd294efa4c2463fdedc8a909d
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Sep 13, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Dec 15, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 3, 2026
Website
focusprotect.app

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