Block feed, shorts, related and other distractions on time-wasting sites like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube...

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SocialFocus: Hide Distractions Extension

Hide distractions on websites such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit and take back control of your attention!

While we acknowledge the distracting and engrossing nature of these sites, completely blocking them is not always feasible due to the valuable content they offer.

Social Focus allows you to selectively hide attention-grabbing components on each site.

For instance, on YouTube, you have the option to conceal recommended videos, shorts, comments, and more. Similarly, on Facebook and Instagram, you can hide the feed, reels, stories, and other elements. The same goes for each supported site.


• Some of 115+ available features:

YouTube:
- Hide Home Recommended Videos, Video Page Sidebar, Related Videos, Shorts, Comments, Explore, Subscriptions, Video Endscreen, Thumbnails

Facebook:
- Remove Home Feed, Stories, Block FB Sponsored Posts, People you may know, Reels and short videos, Suggested Groups

Instagram:
- Block Feed, Stories, Hide Ig Promoted Posts, Suggestions

Reddit:
- Hide Home Feed, Related Posts, Trending Today, Reddit Premium ads, Recent Posts, Popular Communities, Subreddit Feed, Filter by flair, Rules, Moderators, Comments, Logo Wordmark, Advertise, Chat Button, Create Post, Notifications, Settings Menu, Get App, Log In, Left Sidebar, Moderation, Communities, Recent, Topics, Resources, Popular Posts, Footer

Twitter / X:
- Hide Home Timeline - For You / Following, Timeline Settings Button, Tweet Box, Post Profile Pictures, Images and Videos, Metrics, Post Bottom Buttons, Home, Explore, Notifications, Messages, List, Bookmarks, Communities, Premium, Profile, More, Post, Premium Ads, Trends for you, Who to follow, Footer


• Additional actions to make your user experience undistracted:

- Password Protection
- Launch Tweaks
- Export, import, and reset extension settings
- Control the extension dark / light theme and more....


• Available as an extension for:

- Safari: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1661093205
- Chrome: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/socialfocus-hide-distract/abocjojdmemdpiffeadpdnicnlhcndcg
- Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/socialfocus/
- Edge: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/socialfocus-hide-distrac/dkkbdagpdnmdakbbchbicnfcoifbdlfc
- Whale: https://store.whale.naver.com/detail/hdgbojmfdbijipjddpnefcdliciploai


• Compatible with mobile versions of websites.


• Discover additional apps of mine in the \"Try My Other Apps\" section within the extension.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the SocialFocus: Hide Distractions Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension file

Select and download the SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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