Experience YouTube™ in Productivity Mode

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Version
2.3
Update
October 27, 2020
Size
13.18KiB
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Users
886
Rating
3.91304 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Permissions
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*://www.youtube.com/*
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YouTube™ Productivity Mode Extension

This product is inspired from Indistractable by Nir Eyal. According to the book, one source of distraction are the external triggers that lead us to distracting activities and thus leave less time for things that we actually intend to do.

YouTube is one such place for me on the internet where I often wander and get lost from the focus track that I plan to be on. No doubt YouTube is a great place to learn but it does have a lot of distracting content too.

Taking cue from the book, we created YouTube Productivity Mode, with an objective to reduce the triggers. Switch YPM in “Productivity Mode” to blur all the thumbnails on YouTube so that the catchy and clickbaity thumbnails don’t grab your attention. So now if you get redirected to YouTube while working/studying, the recommended thumbnails won’t catch your eyes and you will hopefully switch back to your task again without losing your focus.

By default, YPM works on “Leisure Mode” where you’ll get the same experience of YouTube without annoying ads.

We are indie makers who believe that focus is a superpower. If this app helps you in any way, please help us too. There are a lot of ways you could help us:

- Share this extension with your friends.
- Write a review and tell us what other problems can we solve for you.
- Contribute financially via BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/webtaculars?ref=chrome-web-store
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install YouTube™ Productivity Mode extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube™ Productivity Mode 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 YouTube™ Productivity Mode extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube™ Productivity Mode extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube™ Productivity Mode extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube™ Productivity Mode 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 YouTube™ Productivity Mode Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube™ Productivity Mode extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube™ Productivity Mode extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube™ Productivity Mode 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 YouTube™ Productivity Mode 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 YouTube™ Productivity Mode extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube™ Productivity Mode 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 YouTube™ Productivity Mode extension file

Select and download the YouTube™ Productivity Mode 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 YouTube™ Productivity Mode 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 YouTube™ Productivity Mode 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 YouTube™ Productivity Mode 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 YouTube™ Productivity Mode extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Shafie Mukhre (ID: 00000048d09418f6) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/02/2023 It stopped working for me, I'm using Vivaldi browser (version 5.6.2867.62 (Stable channel) (x86_64) on macOS) and it should work but not anymore

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Hamza OPLEX (ID: 000000c8f8788187) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/23/2022 Hello , the extention stoped working for me , i click apply and nothing happen

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Mahan Mahmoudi (ID: 000000f41484f51f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/20/2021 You saved my life.

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Haris Sul (ID: 0000000e63db611c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/06/2021 Thank you sooo much! It works really well and helps you stay focused so much better. Also automatically only has access to youtube so I'm not worried they are stealing my data like i often feel with chrome extensions, auto skip ads is nice feature but adblockplus is more effective. Would be great to see some more options such as to blur current videos as i listen to many things on youtube but want to avoid watching them at the same time. Thanks again I recommend.

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Naman Gupta (ID: 0000007f3e5507e1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/28/2020 great extension saves a lot time for me