FocusTube — Distraction-Free YouTube

by surajlokesh50 · Developer Tools

Manifest V3 in_app

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Strip away the YouTube homepage feed, sidebar recommendations, and comments. Keep search. Reclaim your attention.

Users

−1 in 30 days

Rating

4.5 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#244K

#204K among extensions

Version

1.0.2

updated 11 Jul 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About FocusTube — Distraction-Free YouTube

Struggling to watch a quick coding tutorial without getting sucked into a 20-minute recommended video? It’s not your fault—the algorithm is built to break your focus. FocusTube converts YouTube into a high-efficiency learning workstation by removing all attention-grabbing loops and leaving only what you actually need: the search bar. CORE FEATURES: • Vaporize the Feed: The endless scrolling homepage grid completely disappears, replaced by a clean workspace. • Lock Down the Sidebar: No more "watch next" loops pulling you away from your research. • Hide the Noise: Scroll freely without getting derailed by comment sections. • Pure Search Mode: The top search bar remains fully active so you can find tutorials and documentation instantly. • Master Toggle: One clean, satisfying extension popup allows you to switch Focus Mode ON or OFF instantly. WHO IS IT FOR? FocusTube was intentionally built for Software Engineers, Data Analysts, Students, and Independent Creators who use YouTube strictly as an educational utility and want to preserve their deep-work flow state. ZERO DATA TRACKING & PRIVACY-FIRST: We believe your attention belongs to you. FocusTube does not collect, log, track, or sell your browsing history, data, or search terms. It functions entirely client-side on your local machine. Stop killing your daily momentum. Install FocusTube today, break the distraction cycle, and get back to deep work.