YouTube Simplified - Hide Recommendations, Comments

by bsodoge · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

A browser extension that simplifies YouTube's layout for maximum focus.

Users

329

+19 in 30 days

Rating

4.2 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#52K

#44K among extensions

Version

1.8

updated 11 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 329 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 5 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 Simplified - Hide Recommendations, Comments

YouTube Simplified is a browser extension designed to keep you focused and productive while watching videos on YouTube. Features: - Ability to hide the search bar - Ability to hide recommended videos (Everything from the home page to video end screen recommendations) - Ability to hide the left sidebar - Ability to hide profile and notifications - Ability to hide comments This is an open-source project and all contributions are welcome at https://github.com/Bsodoge/YouTube-Simplified