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Chrome extension that hides YouTube shorts and other distractions
by mikax·May 18, 2026·2 points·1 comment
AI Analysis
●MidSolve My Problem
Simple DOM hidder for YouTube distractions when dozens of free alternatives already exist.
Strengths
- •Granular toggles allow hiding specific elements like Shorts or comments independently.
- •Zero data collection policy and no account requirements ensure complete privacy.
- •Tiny 18.6KiB footprint means negligible impact on browser performance or memory usage.
Weaknesses
- •Chrome Web Store listing currently shows item unavailable, suggesting deployment or policy issues.
- •Functionality is trivial CSS/JS injection that users can replicate with uBlock Origin filters.
Category
Target Audience
Students, professionals seeking focus, digital minimalists
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Unhook · DF Tube · uBlock Origin
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