YouTube Focus Lite

by yfl.assist@gmail.com · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Hide Shorts, video thumbnails, side panel, and replace ads on YouTube with custom messages to cut distractions and limit time spent

Users

−9 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#106K

#88K among extensions

Version

1.0.0

updated 14 May 2025

Users

monthly, 17 months

Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 54 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 17 months

Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 1 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 Focus Lite

This extension helps users minimize distractions and reduce time spent on YouTube with a simple, native-like user interface. Key features include: * Hide Shorts: Disable YouTube Shorts and redirect users to the home page to avoid endless scrolling. * Hide Video Thumbnails: Hides all video thumbnails to reduce temptation and encourage more intentional browsing. * Hide Video Side Panel: Eliminate the right-side panel with related videos and other distractions that may keep you watching. * Ad Replacement: Replace video ads with custom user-entered messages to make the experience more productive and ad-free.