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A tiny Manifest V3 Chrome extension that blocks common web video streams and media files.

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Video Off – a Chrome extension that blocks common online video

by cui·Apr 7, 2026·1 point·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●MidCozy

Static ruleset with no background worker, but BlockTube already does this better.

Strengths
  • •Zero background service worker means minimal resource usage and no analytics.
  • •Rules are inspectable JSON files—transparent about what gets blocked.
  • •Privacy-focused with all blocking happening locally via declarativeNetRequest.
Weaknesses
  • •BlockTube and Unhook already block YouTube videos with more granular controls.
  • •Static ruleset requires manual updates when sites change delivery patterns.
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

Users wanting to reduce video consumption or distractions

Similar To

BlockTube · Unhook · DF Tube

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