Scroll Detox: YouTube & Reddit Feed Blocker icon

Scroll Detox: YouTube & Reddit Feed Blocker

by easydevv ยท Well-being
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Block distracting content on YouTube and Reddit. Focus on what matters.

Users
41
+9 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#117K
#97K among extensions
Version
0.1.6
updated 16 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 7 months
02041Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 41 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 7 months
001Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 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 Scroll Detox: YouTube & Reddit Feed Blocker

โฑ๏ธ 2 hours a day. Right now, algorithms are stealing your time. Scroll Detox starts working the moment you install it. No buttons to toggle, no willpower needed every morning. Installation is the start. ๐Ÿ’ช How it works: ๐Ÿ‘‰ YouTube โ€” Escape the algorithm - Home feed auto-blocked โ€” the average user loses 28 minutes on the home page - Shorts auto-blocked โ€” 34 seconds ร— 97 per day = 55 minutes gone without noticing - Subscription feed blocked โ€” notifications arrive but the feed stays hidden ๐Ÿ‘‰ Reddit โ€” Search works, feeds disappear - Home/Popular/News/Explore feeds individually blocked - Individual subreddits and search stay intact โ€” keep the subreddits that matter ๐Ÿ‘‰ Schedule โ€” Most popular setting: 9 AM โ€“ 6 PM - Auto-block during work/study hours, free after - Set different schedules per day - Multiple schedule groups supported ๐Ÿ‘‰ Mindfulness โ€” Not blocking, transitioning - Clock and mindfulness message on the block screen - "This moment doesn't belong to the algorithm" - Dark mode supported ๐Ÿ’ป How to use: - Click "Add to Chrome." That's it. - YouTube & Reddit feeds are auto-blocked instantly. - Adjust sections from the popup if needed. โ“ FAQ: ๐Ÿ“Œ Is it free? โ€” Completely free. No ads either. ๐Ÿ“Œ Does it collect my data? โ€” No. All settings are stored locally in your browser. No server transmission. ๐Ÿ“Œ Can I still see specific subreddits or channels? โ€” Yes. Individual subreddits, search, and channel pages are always allowed. ๐Ÿ“Œ Can I turn it off completely? โ€” You can turn off sections or adjust schedules from the popup at any time.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+5.1%00.00
30 days+9+28.1%00.00
6 months+27+192.9%00.00

Version history

6 versions recorded
0.1.616 Jun 2026
0.1.41 Apr 2026
0.1.326 Mar 2026
0.1.224 Mar 2026
0.1.113 Mar 2026
0.1.011 Mar 2026

Details

Category
Well-being
First seen
11 Mar 2026
Size
199 KB
Languages
de, en, es, fr, pt-BR, zh-CN, zh-TW, ja
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
easydevv.github.io
Extension ID
ldbgfnalchcfhaakaihnbochioehjfic

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTab

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