Removes feed and recommendations from YouTube so that you can have a distraction free focused session

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
February 8, 2022
Size
10.31KiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Https://www.youtube.com/*
Storage
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Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube Extension

This extension helps you have a distraction free YouTube session by removing the recommendations and your home page feed so that you don't end up watching YouTube for hours.

Github Link: https://github.com/vishnugt/Zen-Youtube
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube", "version": "2.0.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Removes feed and recommendations from YouTube so that you can have a distraction free focused session", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/vishnugt/Zen-Youtube", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*","storage" ],"browser_action": {"default_popup": "popup/popup.html"}, "content_scripts": [{ "run_at": "document_start", "matches": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "inject.js" ], "all_frames": true } ]}
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How to download and manually install Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube 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 Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube 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 Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube extension file

Select and download the Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube 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 Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube 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 Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube 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 Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube 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 Zen YouTube: Distraction free youtube extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Andrew Baca (ID: 000000dda65203b4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/28/2023 I am paranoid about security and privacy on my work machine so I reviewed the code for version 2.0.0 The code of this extension is simple and easy to read it's identical to the code on github. It does not try to read the cookies and does not tries to send data to external servers.

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Osman H (ID: 00000013803f9c98) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/22/2023 Doesent lag like the other one. This is amazing

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Shannen Venethethan (ID: 00000059e7c438e8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/24/2022 Simple And useful. Amazing extension to stop distracting yourself when there are more important task to be done.

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BaseScript (ID: 0000004a4e626444) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/16/2022 I was about to install the other more known extension on my new user, but saw this one. I tried, and can say for sure this is a much better distraction free YouTube. The other one was messing up the CSS on the screen a lot. No issues, no floating text and a well done job. Thanks.

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Surendiran G (ID: 000000ca9c7320db) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/05/2021 Love this extesion, after installing this youtube becomes distraction free.