YouTube Blur icon

YouTube Blur

by codedbyleo · Workflow & Planning
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Avoid distractions on YouTube by blurring the thumbnails on the homepage

Users
1,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
9
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#27K
#22K among extensions
Version
1.1.0
updated 8 Sep 2025

Users

monthly, 3 years
1005501,000Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
049Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 9 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 YouTube Blur

With YouTube Blur you'll be able to focus on your work, education or creativity without getting distracted by YouTube's recommended videos in the homepage. Simply install the extension on chrome, toggle on the YouTube Blur switch, and prepare for a new level of focus! PRIVACY I do not read, examine or track your browser history or any other personal information. The only permissions required for are "tabs" to insert the functionality and "storage" to store your settings.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months0+0.0%00.00
1 year+143+16.7%+1−0.25

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.1.08 Sep 2025
1.0.118 Dec 2024
1.0.024 Sep 2021

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
24 Sep 2021
Size
22 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Support
codedbyleo.com
Extension ID
kdokcakcfbknongpohpabejbmoocddhh

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 2, likelihood 0
Permissions
tabsstorage

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