Less Addictive YouTube
Remove elements from YouTube (thumbnails, Shorts, or comments) to make it less addictive.
What is Less Addictive YouTube?
Less Addictive YouTube is a Chrome extension developed by AlexisDrain, and its main feature is "Remove elements from YouTube (thumbnails, Shorts, or comments) to make it less addictive.".
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Extension Usage Instructions
Remove some elements from YouTube to make it less addictive. Mix and match between the following options: - Hide or show thumbnails and video preview - Hide or show recommended videos sidebar - Hide or show comments - Hide or show Shorts --------------- (1-10-2024) v1.45: - New feature: Added option to show/hide videos on the front page. Changelog (12-17-2023): - Fixed bug where extension doesn't work in new tabs. - Changed logo. Changelog (12-07-2023): New Features: - Extension now displays your changes immediately. No need to F5/Refresh to see your new settings. - Extension now works before any of the DOM objects are rendered. No more tiny flash of hidden content being shown when you reload the page. - Slightly cleaner options menu with labels above each category (Thumbnails, In video, Misc). - Option: make video length visible even with no thumbnail. - Option: show how much you've watched from the video (the red bar below the thumbnails) Bug fixes: - Bug fix: "Show Explore content" is now separate from Shorts. - Bug fix: unchecking "Show Explore content" used to remove the "Latest, Popular, Oldest" sorting on channel pages.
Extension Basic Information
Name | Less Addictive YouTube |
ID | olhmbgdbpfpkpejldoihajphhilpdnle |
Official URL | https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/less-addictive-youtube/olhmbgdbpfpkpejldoihajphhilpdnle |
Description | Remove elements from YouTube (thumbnails, Shorts, or comments) to make it less addictive. |
File Size | 44.27 KB |
Installation Count | 1,213 |
Current Version | 1.45 |
Last Updated | 2024-01-11 |
Publish Date | 2021-06-30 |
Rating | 5.00/5 Total 8 Ratings |
Developer | AlexisDrain |
[email protected] | |
Payment Type | free |
Extension Website | https://github.com/AlexisDrain/Less-Addictive-YouTube |
Help Page URL | https://github.com/AlexisDrain/Less-Addictive-YouTube/issues |
Supported Languages | en |
manifest.json | |
{ "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx", "description": "Remove elements from YouTube (thumbnails, Shorts, or comments) to make it less addictive.", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Less Addictive YouTube", "version": "1.45", "author": "AlexisDrain", "homepage_url": "https:\/\/github.com\/AlexisDrain\/Less-Addictive-YouTube", "icons": { "144": "icons\/favicon4_144.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "run_at": "document_start", "matches": [ "*:\/\/*.youtube.com\/*" ], "js": [ "browser-polyfill.js", "contentscript.js" ] } ], "action": { "default_icon": "icons\/favicon4_144.png", "default_title": "Less Addictive Youtube", "default_popup": "options\/options.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": "{3d0875ee-0162-4af4-9613-12e89bcf9a7d}" } } } |