CuriousTube

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Watch what you're curious about, not the algorithm's dictate. Turns YouTube into a clean search engine: no feed, no Shorts.

Users

−2 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#289K

#238K among extensions

Version

1.21.3

updated 5 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 1 months

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 1 months

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About CuriousTube

CuriousTube replaces YouTube's algorithmic feeds and Shorts with a clean search bar and custom wallpaper, letting you focus on what you actually want to watch. ⚬ Distraction-Free: Hide comments or descriptions and use grayscale thumbnails. ⚬ Fully Functional: Your subscriptions and watch history remain intact. ⚬ 100% Private: No servers, tracking, or data collection—everything stays on your device. ⚬ Quick Toggle: Revert to normal YouTube with a single click.