YouTube Detox
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 17 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 17 Sep 2026. How this is checked
YouTube Detox is an open-source browser extension that transforms YouTube into a more focused viewing environment. It removes or hides features such as Shorts and recommendations for users who want greater control over their viewing experience.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Overview
5 featuresPurpose: Reducing distracting YouTube content such as Shorts and recommendations to support focused viewing.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Audience: YouTube viewers seeking a distraction-free experience
Inferred · not functionally tested
Functions: Unknown
Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown
Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable
Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.
Record sources: github.com · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.
In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, YouTube Detox takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on reducing distracting YouTube content such as Shorts and recommendations to support focused viewing. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for youTube viewers seeking a distraction-free experience. Basis unknown · not verified: YouTube Detox is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
It is developed by lemjoe, and it first shipped in 2025. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are shorts removal, recommendation removal, and focused viewing.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- Shorts removal
- Recommendation removal
- Focused viewing
- Distraction control
- YouTube customization
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
Built with & integrations
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about YouTube Detox
- What is YouTube Detox?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: YouTube Detox focuses on reducing distracting YouTube content such as Shorts and recommendations to support focused viewing. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
- Who is YouTube Detox for?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: YouTube Detox is an open-source project built for youTube viewers seeking a distraction-free experience.
- Is YouTube Detox free?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — YouTube Detox is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
- What platforms does YouTube Detox run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: YouTube Detox runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
- Is YouTube Detox still active?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 17 Sep 2026.
- What are alternatives to YouTube Detox?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Detoxify YouTube, YouTube Declutter, and YouTube Control.Detoxify YouTubeYouTube DeclutterYouTube Control
- Who makes YouTube Detox?
- YouTube Detox is developed by lemjoe.
- How long has YouTube Detox been around?
- YouTube Detox first shipped in 2025.
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