TubeTunnel : Hide Shorts & Comments for YouTube icon

TubeTunnel : Hide Shorts & Comments for YouTube

by TrustPlugins · trustplugins.com · Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Hide YouTube related videos, shorts, comments, suggestions wall, homepage recommendations, trending, and other distractions.

Users
10
+1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#204K
#171K among extensions
Version
1.6.8
updated 26 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 9 months
0510Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 10 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 9 months
001Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 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 TubeTunnel : Hide Shorts & Comments for YouTube

Take back control of your time and attention on YouTube. TubeTunnel is the ultimate "Focus Mode" for YouTube. It allows you to customize your viewing experience by hiding the algorithmic noise that keeps you scrolling. Whether you are using YouTube for work, study, or just want a cleaner interface, TubeTunnel helps you see only what you want to see. Stop getting lost in the "Shorts" loophole or distracted by unrelated recommendations. With a simple popup menu, you can toggle specific elements on or off to create your perfect, minimalist video player. Key Features: 🚫 Hide Distracting Feeds Hide Homepage Feed: Start with a blank search bar instead of a wall of clickbait. Hide Related Videos: Remove the sidebar recommendations that lure you away from your current video. Hide Shorts: Completely remove the Shorts tab and Shorts shelf from your feed. Hide Trending & Explore: Disable the "Trending" tab to avoid viral distractions. 💬 Clean Up the Video Player Hide Comments: Read the room? No thanks. Hide user comments and live chat to focus on the content. Hide End Screens: Stop the "Next Video" wall and suggestion cards from popping up at the end of a video. Disable Autoplay: Stop YouTube from automatically playing the next video. Hide Video Info: Optionally hide video descriptions, likes/dislikes, and channel profile buttons for a pure "cinema" mode. 🎨 Advanced Customization Hide Top Header: Remove the notification bell and top bar. Hide Search Clutter: Remove "People also search for," "Related to your search," and other irrelevant search fillers. Hide Merch & Offers: Remove ticket sales, merchandise shelves, and offer banners. Hide Mix Playlists: Stop infinite radio playlists from appearing. 📱 Works on Mobile (Firefox) TubeTunnel is compatible with m.youtube.com when installed via Firefox on Android. Enjoy a clean mobile experience without the app's clutter. Privacy Focused TubeTunnel runs locally on your browser. We do not track your watch history or collect personal data. Disclaimer: YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. TubeTunnel is an independent project and is not created by, affiliated with, or supported by Google Inc.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+1+11.1%00.00
6 months+9+900.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.6.821 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
21 Jan 2026
Size
66 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
trustplugins.com
Extension ID
ccngecmipkielckpekbofkejbgciiopo

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagewebRequest
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*https://m.youtube.com/*

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