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DeTube

by GeekStash.dev · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Distraction-free YouTube experience.

Users
10
+6 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#194K
#162K among extensions
Version
3.4.0
updated 29 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 5 months
0510May 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 10 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 5 months
001May 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 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 DeTube

DeTube — Distraction-Free YouTube Take back your focus and customize your YouTube experience. DeTube allows you to hide the clutter, silence the algorithms, and turn YouTube into a tool that works for you, not against you. 🎯 Why DeTube? YouTube is designed to keep you watching for as long as possible. DeTube gives you the power to disable the addictive elements of the platform, allowing you to watch what you intended without getting lost in "the rabbit hole." ✨ Key Features: 1. Clean Up the Interface Hide the Search Bar, Notifications, and the "Create" button. Remove distracting top content filters and suggestions. 2. Focus on Your Content Feed Control: Hide the Home Recommendations grid and the Shorts shelf. Player Enhancements: Enable Cinematic Focused View, hide the sidebar, and even toggle Grayscale mode for a truly neutral experience. Hide Vanity Metrics: Remove subscriber counts, view counts, and likes to focus on the content, not the popularity. 3. Streamline Navigation Hide the Shorts tab, Subscriptions list, and Explore sections. Remove "Watch Later," "Liked Videos," and "History" links from the sidebar. 4. Minimalist Video Page Hide Comments, Descriptions, and Related Videos. Remove Autoplay, Join, and Share buttons for a distraction-free watch session. 🛡️ Privacy & Security No Data Collection: DeTube does not track your watch history or collect any personal data. Local Storage: Your settings are saved locally on your browser. Open & Transparent: Simple, effective, and lightweight. 🚀 How to Use: Install DeTube. Click the icon in your toolbar to open the control panel. Toggle the elements you want to hide in real-time. Enjoy a cleaner, more intentional YouTube experience!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−4−28.6%00.00
30 days+6+150.0%00.00

Version history

4 versions recorded
3.4.029 Sep 2026
3.0.030 May 2026
2.0.18 May 2026
1.0.06 May 2026

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
6 May 2026
Size
130 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
geekstash.dev
Extension ID
kpnhjojmfhjkkkhfdhjbhpdbcpgmfcan

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 3, likelihood 3
Permissions
storagescriptingtabsalarms
Site access
*://*.youtube.com/*

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