Aperture

by Mohammad Shahzaib · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Hide comments, recommendations, and homepage on YouTube to reduce distractions.

Users

+1 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#140K

#116K among extensions

Version

1.0

updated 28 Feb 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 26 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Aperture

Aperture is a Chrome extension designed to help you stay focused while using YouTube. It allows you to hide distracting elements like comments, recommendations, and the homepage, so you can concentrate on what matters most. Features - Hide Comments: Remove the comments section from YouTube videos. - Hide Recommendations: Block recommended videos on the sidebar and homepage. - Hide Homepage: Replace the YouTube homepage with a clean, distraction-free interface. - Customizable: Toggle each feature individually or use the "Select All" option. - Hide Shorts Menu: Remove the Shorts menu from YouTube menu. - Sync Across Devices: Your preferences are saved and synced across all your devices (if logged into Chrome).