Clear YouTube recommendations, suggestions, shorts and homepage

Latest Version

Version
3.6.2
Update
August 25, 2024
Size
38.27KiB
Developer
zxtube.github.io/YouShield
Category
Users
393
Rating
4.92857 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations Extension

A chrome extension to hide distractions in YouTube and help you focus.

- It removes YouTube shorts recommendations in search results.
- It replaces the cluttered homepage with a clean homepage, with only 3 options, Search, 'For You' and 'Consume'.
- Consume mode doesn't remove anything but has a limit on the time you watch videos for, you set the limit every day.
- 'For You' mode takes you to the subscriptions while removing any distractions.
- It removes the sidebar.
- It limits YouTube shorts to scroll only 3 times.
- The homepage shows you how much time you spent on YouTube.

Enjoy *not* wasting time
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations", "version": "3.6.2", "description": "Clear YouTube recommendations, suggestions, shorts and homepage", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "content.js" ], "css": [ "content.css" ], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "content.css", "Homepage.js", "popup.js", "Images/*" ], "matches": [ "https://*.youtube.com/*" ] } ], "icons": { "48": "Images/icon_48x48.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "Images/icon_48x48.png", "default_title": "YouShield" }, "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations 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 YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations 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 YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations extension file

Select and download the YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations 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 YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations 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 YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations 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 YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations 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 YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Youssif Edris (ID: 0000002a7f7515d2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/06/2023 This extension helped me to save a lot of time and stay focused.