Hide YouTube Shorts, recommendations, suggestions, and comments. Block channels and words. The ultimate distraction-free tool.
Users
1,000
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Rating
4.8 / 5
+0.02 in 30 days
Ratings
33
+3 in 30 days
Store rank
#24K
#20K among extensions
Version
2.5.8
updated 26 Aug 2026
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About FocusTube - Hide YouTube Shorts, Recommendations, Suggestions & Block Words
FocusTube – The Ultimate Productivity & Zen Mode Extension for YouTube
FocusTube transforms YouTube into a focused, distraction-free, dopamine-free space. With FocusTube you can hide YouTube Shorts, block suggestions, and build your own Zen mode for mindful, productive video browsing — all in a few clicks, right inside FocusTube.
🎯 NEW: FocusTube's Focus Mode
FocusTube's Focus Mode lets you choose WHEN your settings apply, not just what they hide. Pick Always (FocusTube runs all the time), a Timer session with optional breaks, a recurring Schedule for specific days and times, or Off to see YouTube exactly as it is. Your blacklists and toggles stay exactly as you configured them in FocusTube — Focus Mode only decides when they kick in.
🌟 FocusTube's Key Features
🎥 Hide YouTube Shorts
FocusTube blocks YouTube Shorts with a single click. Say goodbye to endless scrolling and reclaim your time—perfect for anyone seeking a more intentional, less addictive YouTube experience.
🔍 Hide YouTube Suggestions
FocusTube removes recommendations and related videos. Stay in control, avoid rabbit holes, and keep your attention on what truly matters.
💬 Hide YouTube Comments
FocusTube eliminates distractions and negativity by hiding the comments section. Enjoy a cleaner, more peaceful interface—ideal for a Zen YouTube mode.
🙈 Hide Blacklisted YouTube Channels
Personalize your feed with FocusTube by blocking unwanted channels. Build your own blacklist and see only the content that aligns with your goals.
⚡ FocusTube's Quick Blacklist Button
Block a channel straight from the feed — FocusTube adds a button next to every channel name, so you can add it to your blacklist in one click without opening the popup.
⛔ Hide Blacklisted Words in Titles
FocusTube filters out videos by keyword. Block clickbait, spoilers, or any content that doesn’t fit your productivity or wellness journey.
🚀 FocusTube's Minimalist Home Page
FocusTube turns your YouTube homepage into a clean, centered search screen: the real YouTube logo and the genuine search bar, nothing else. No feed, no rabbit holes—just search for what you came for and go.
🚫 Stop Autoplay After Videos End
FocusTube disables YouTube’s autoplay to prevent binge-watching. Take back control and make conscious choices about what you watch next.
🧭 Hide YouTube Sidebar (Guide)
FocusTube hides the YouTube sidebar/guide for a minimalist, focused interface — with the option to keep Watch History visible if you still want quick access to it.
✨ Dopamine Detox & Mindful Browsing with FocusTube
FocusTube is designed for productivity, digital wellness, and dopamine detox. Create a YouTube environment that supports your focus, learning, and peace of mind.
Why Choose FocusTube?
🎯 Productivity Booster: FocusTube blocks distractions, avoids mindless scrolling, and turns YouTube into a tool for learning and growth.
🧘 Zen Mode: FocusTube gives you a minimalist, calm, and clutter-free YouTube—perfect for meditation, study, or work.
🔧 Fully Customizable: FocusTube lets you hide Shorts, comments, suggestions, or anything you want. Build your own distraction-free YouTube.
🚀 Easy to Use: Simple toggles and intuitive controls—no technical skills required.
How to Use FocusTube
1. Install FocusTube from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Enable the FocusTube features you want: hide Shorts, block suggestions, activate Focus Mode, and more.
3. Blacklist channels or keywords with FocusTube to filter your feed.
4. Enjoy a focused, productive, and dopamine-free YouTube experience with FocusTube!
Install FocusTube now and unlock the most productive, peaceful, and personalized YouTube ever — only with FocusTube.
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