Block YouTube creators, channels & Shorts - and any distracting website. Set daily limits, schedules and focus sessions.
Users
34
−6 in 30 days
Rating
4.8 / 5
−0.05 in 30 days
Ratings
19
−9 in 30 days
Store rank
#125K
#104K among extensions
Version
1.0.10
updated 20 Oct 2026
Users
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:34 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:19 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Focusly – Block YouTube Creators, Shorts & Distracting Websites
Focusly – Block YouTube Creators, Shorts & Distracting Websites
Is there ONE YouTuber who keeps eating up your day? Focusly lets you block specific YouTube creators by name. Their videos will be blocked, so they won't distract you, while you still keep access to tutorials and other valuable content.
Built for students, remote workers, and anyone who knows exactly WHICH
corner of the internet steals their time.
🎥 Block YouTube Shorts & Creators
Take control of YouTube distractions with blocking tools almost no
other extension offers:
- Block YouTube creators and channels by name (@username)
- Block YouTube Shorts with one click
- Smart creator matching no need to type the exact full name
- Keep using YouTube for learning and tutorials block only what
hurts you
🧹 YOUTUBE CLEANUP
Keep YouTube for what you came for. Strip the parts that pull you in, without blocking the site:
- Hide the home feed, so YouTube opens on nothing instead of a wall of thumbnails
- Hide the Shorts feed and shelf everywhere, including search results
- Hide the recommended sidebar, end screens, info cards and mixes
- Hide comments, live chat, merch shelves and the notification bell
- 16 switches in total, every one of them free on every plan
- One-click presets (Study, Research, Zero) and a parental lock on paid plans
🚫 Smart Website Blocking
Block specific websites or entire categories such as social media,
shopping, or news. Subdomains are blocked automatically, and built-in
bypass protection keeps your focus sessions distraction-free.
⏱️ Focus Sessions (Pomodoro Mode)
Customizable work and break intervals with automatic session tracking
and a clean, distraction-free timer.
📊 Daily Limits & Productivity Insights
Set time limits for distracting websites and see how you spend time
online. Track progress across days and weeks to build stronger digital
habits.
🎨 Clean, Modern Interface
Minimal, fast design with dark and light modes, popup controls, and
Chrome side panel access.
🌍 Multilingual
Available in English, Polish, and Spanish more languages coming.
🔒 Your Browsing Stays Private
Your browsing history and blocklists stay on your device they are
never uploaded or sold. Focusly collects only anonymous usage
statistics (like which features are used) to improve the product.
❓ FAQ
How do I block a specific YouTube channel?
Open the channel or type its @username in Focusly one click and it
disappears from your feed, search, and recommendations.
How do I block YouTube Shorts?
Toggle "Block Shorts" once. The Shorts feed and shelf are removed
everywhere on YouTube.
Can I block a website only during work hours?
Yes use Focus Sessions or set daily time limits per site.
👩💻 Perfect For
- Students preparing for exams
- Remote workers managing online distractions
- Professionals doing deep, focused work
- Anyone breaking a YouTube or social media habit
🚀 Actively Maintained
Regular updates and new features shaped by user feedback. Focusly is
built by an independent developer every review and suggestion
genuinely matters.
Growth
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Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
−1
−2.9%
0
0.00
30 days
−6
−15.0%
−9
−0.05
6 months
+19
+126.7%
+1
+0.01
Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where Focusly – Block YouTube Creators, Shorts & Distracting Websites appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change