Hide distracting album covers on YouTube Music. Work in peace with instant blur, custom privacy controls, and zero data tracking.
Users
23
+7 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#142K
#118K among extensions
Version
26.7.25
updated 26 Jul 2026
Users
monthly, 3 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:23 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 3 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About SFW YouTube Music | Hide & Blur Album Art
Listening to YouTube Music at work, school, or in public spaces often means broadcasting vibrant, large, and sometimes unprofessional album art to anyone walking by. These visual distractions compromise your privacy and make it harder to maintain a focused, professional workspace.
SFW Mode for YouTube Music instantly solves this by automatically hiding, blurring, or replacing album artwork, giving you complete visual privacy and a distraction-free screen.
Why Choose SFW Mode Over Generic Stylers?
Unlike bloated CSS editors or heavy layout modifiers that require manual coding and drain your browser's resources, SFW Mode is purpose-built strictly for YouTube Music privacy. We operate on a strict zero-data-collection policy with 100% local processing. You get specialized tools—like our dynamic color matching and an emergency "Boss Key" toggle—without the performance lag or privacy risks associated with larger, generalized browser extensions.
Core Features
Dynamic Masking Modes: Choose exactly how to hide YouTube Music artwork. Select an adjustable Blur Mode for a modern ambient look, Solid Mode to automatically match the track's color scheme, or Initials Mode for a minimalist block displaying the artist's initials.
Hover-to-Peek Functionality: Temporarily reveal hidden album covers by hovering your mouse pointer over the thumbnail to check track details without disabling your privacy settings.
Adjustable Blur Intensity: Fine-tune your screen privacy using a custom slider in the control panel to set the exact level of image opacity, from semi-transparent to completely opaque.
Emergency Keyboard Shortcut: Instantly toggle album art visibility using Alt + Shift + B. It is a discreet and immediate way to maintain workplace privacy when a colleague or supervisor approaches your desk.
Premium Control Panel: Manage your safe for work music environment on the fly. Seamlessly switch between UI masking styles, verify your protection status, and use the one-click master toggle right from your toolbar.
Secure & Local Processing: Enjoy complete peace of mind. We collect zero user data, and all visual layout modifications happen entirely on your local device to guarantee maximum browser performance and battery life.
Ready to take back control of your screen? Click Add to Chrome now to install SFW Mode and enjoy your YouTube Music playlist in complete privacy!
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Rating
7 days
+4
+21.1%
+1
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30 days
+7
+43.8%
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