Productive YouTube: Hide videos on main page & sidebar + search focused content. Increase productivity on YouTube.
Productive YouTube Extension
If you often find yourself getting distracted by irrelevant videos while visiting YouTube and struggle to focus on the content that you actually need, then this extension is perfect for you. It can help you stay on track by removing all the unnecessary content from the main page of YouTube.
In addition, Productive YouTube has a unique feature that sets it apart from other productivity extensions. This extension only searches for content that is focused, which means that without searching, you will not be able to find any content on YouTube. By focusing your searches, you can avoid distractions and save time, enabling you to be more productive throughout your day.
The extension is easy to use and can be installed in just a few clicks. Once installed, you will notice an immediate increase in your productivity while using YouTube. This extension is particularly useful for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to make the most of their time online.
By sharing this extension publicly, the developer aims to help others who struggle with distractions while using YouTube. With Productive YouTube, you can take control of your online experience and focus on the content that matters to you.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Productive YouTube extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Productive 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 Productive YouTube extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Productive YouTube extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Productive YouTube extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Productive 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 Productive YouTube Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Productive YouTube extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Productive YouTube extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Productive 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 Productive 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 Productive YouTube extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Productive 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 Productive YouTube extension file
Select and download the Productive 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 Productive 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 Productive 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 Productive 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 Productive YouTube extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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