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Chrome extension that redirects the YouTube homepage to your to-do list — or any URL — so you skip the feed and stay focused. Search and videos still work.

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A Chrome extension that redirects only the YouTube homepage

by rogulia·Jun 10, 2026·1 point·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●MidCozy

Single-purpose redirect extension when Unhook and DF Tube already block feeds.

Strengths
  • •document_start injection prevents feed rendering before it loads
  • •Handles yt-navigate-finish for in-app navigation, not just page loads
  • •Zero dependencies, no build step, plain JS loaded directly by Chrome
Weaknesses
  • •YouTube distraction blocking is a solved category with many free alternatives
  • •Single feature could be replicated with a userscript or browser redirect rule
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

Users trying to reduce YouTube distraction and procrastination

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Unhook · DF Tube · News Feed Eradicator

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