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YouTube Time Limiter

by Acem-Tech · acem-tech.uk · Just for Fun
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Limit viewing time for specific YouTube content

Users
1,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
8
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#27K
#22K among extensions
Version
3.26.904
updated 1 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 2 years
03,5007,000Jan 2025Dec 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
048Jan 2025Dec 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 8 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 Time Limiter

**Three Operating Modes** - **Timer Mode** — Pure time management, no content filtering. - *Daily sub-mode:* a global time quota. Once exhausted, immediate redirection. - *Session sub-mode:* work/rest cycles. Configure number of sessions, duration and break time. YouTube is blocked during breaks and after the last session. - **Keywords Mode** — Content-based filtering using video titles and descriptions, with accent- and case-insensitive matching. - *Global sub-mode:* a single shared timer for all keywords. - *Individual sub-mode:* a dedicated timer per keyword, with progress bar and remaining time on hover. - **Mix Mode** — Combines a daily timer (absolute ceiling) with individual keyword timers. Without a detected keyword, only the daily timer counts down. With a keyword, both timers count down in parallel. **Time Management** - Time only counts while a video is actively playing. Paused video = paused timer. - Time keeps counting in background tabs or when the browser is minimized, as long as a video is playing. - Anti multi-tab stacking: 1 real second = 1 counted second, regardless of how many videos are open. - Configurable reset time (midnight by default), applied to all modes. - Optional allowed-hours window (e.g. 08:00 → 21:00): outside these hours, YouTube is fully blocked in every mode, with a dedicated message. Overnight ranges (e.g. 21:00 → 08:00) are supported. - Real-time counter always visible, adapted to the active mode. - Supports regular videos, Shorts, minimized player and embedded players on third-party sites. - Configurable redirect URL in administration settings. **Import / Export** - Export keyword lists to JSON (global and individual keywords with their timers). - Import from JSON with smart merge that preserves already consumed time. - Available in Keywords and Mix modes. - Full configuration export / import from the Settings section (modes, limits, keywords, redirect URL, reset time, allowed hours, language). The password and daily counters are never included. Import replaces the current configuration after confirmation. **Security and Parental Control** - Password protection for all settings (stored securely as a SHA-256 hash, never in plain text). - Modify or remove password (leave field empty to disable). - ON/OFF button also password protected. - 100% local data — nothing is sent to external servers. **User Interface** - Clean, modern and compact design with collapsible sections. - Dynamic remaining time display adapted to the active mode. - Remaining time of the main timer shown directly on the toolbar icon, turning red under 5 minutes. Grayed-out icon when the extension is OFF. - Sensitive actions (counter reset, configuration import) require a confirmation click. - Individual keywords are collapsible: name visible, details on click. - Multilingual: *EN*, *FR*, *DE*, *IT*, *ES*, *JA*, *PL*, *SV*. - Choose the interface language manually, or let it follow your browser automatically. - Help link to [full documentation](https://www.acem-tech.uk/en).

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%+10.00
30 days0+0.0%+10.00
6 months+744+290.6%+6+1.00
1 year+940+1566.7%+7−1.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where YouTube Time Limiter appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
parental control#88−19
configure#94new

Version history

11 versions recorded
3.26.9041 Sep 2026
3.26.9011 Sep 2026
3.26.62929 Jun 2026
3.26.61212 Jun 2026
3.26.032831 Mar 2026
2.25.031920 Mar 2025
2.25.031718 Mar 2025
2.25.031012 Mar 2025

Details

Category
Just for Fun
First seen
22 Jan 2025
Size
396 KB
Languages
de, en, es, fr, it, pl, sv, ja
Pricing
Free
Support
acem-tech.uk
Extension ID
mkndmgjoaihklebfndbchdolmanoobda

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagetabsalarmswebNavigation
Site access
*://*.youtube.com/**://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*

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