YouTube Simple

by Ketan Sahu · Workflow & Planning

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Redirects YouTube homepage to a minimal search interface and blocks infinite shorts scrolling

Users

+3 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#170K

#142K among extensions

Version

2.0

updated 22 May 2026

Users

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 15 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 2 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 Simple

YouTube Simple makes your YouTube experience more focused and mindful. Key Features: • Replaces the distracting YouTube homepage with a clean search interface • Limits endless scrolling of YouTube Shorts to help you stay productive • Tracks how many distractions you've avoided and Shorts you've watched • Simple toggles to enable/disable features as needed Perfect for: • Students who want to stay focused while using YouTube for learning • Anyone looking to reduce mindless scrolling • Users who prefer a more intentional YouTube experience This lightweight extension helps you use YouTube more purposefully without removing its core functionality.