YtZen — Distraction-Free YouTube

by sepehr · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Enable Research Mode to hide recommendations, comments, and homepage feed on YouTube. Stay focused on what matters.

Users

0 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#246K

#205K among extensions

Version

1.0.0

updated 20 Feb 2026

Users

monthly, 8 months

Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 8 months

Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About YtZen — Distraction-Free YouTube

YtZen transforms YouTube into a distraction-free research tool. Enable Research Mode with a single click to instantly hide recommended videos, comments, and the homepage feed — so you stay focused on the content that matters. Features: • Hide sidebar recommendations on watch pages • Hide comments section below videos • Hide the homepage feed to avoid endless scrolling • Floating toggle button on YouTube for quick on/off • Works seamlessly with YouTube's single-page navigation • Syncs your preference across tabs and sessions • Lightweight — no tracking, no data collection, no bloat Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to use YouTube intentionally without falling down the rabbit hole. How to use: 1. Click the YtZen icon in your toolbar to toggle Research Mode 2. Or use the floating button directly on any YouTube page 3. That's it — distractions gone instantly