YouTube Focus Mode icon

YouTube Focus Mode

by AK · Workflow & Planning
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Smart auto-focus on YouTube with scroll-friendly design. Hide distractions when playing, peek sidebar on hover, and sticky player.

Users
6
0 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#237K
#198K among extensions
Version
1.5
updated 3 Sep 2025

Users

monthly, 15 months
036Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 15 months
001Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 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 YouTube Focus Mode

YouTube Focus Mode helps you watch videos without distractions by instantly hiding the YouTube sidebar and comment section. 🔘 Features: • Toggle Focus Mode ON/OFF from a sleek popup • Automatically remembers your last state • Glassy, minimal interface with a modern toggle • Lightweight and private — no data collection This extension is perfect for: • Students focusing on tutorials • Creators reviewing their own videos • Viewers tired of clutter and distractions 🛡 No ads. No trackers. Just a cleaner YouTube experience.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+20.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months+5+500.0%00.00
1 year+4+200.0%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.53 Sep 2025
1.37 Aug 2025

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
7 Aug 2025
Size
990 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
gist.github.com
Extension ID
ialbhajjbgmcicigefojhhihbnaaifkm

Permissions and risk

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

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