Block the homepage feed, sidebar suggestions, and end screen feed on YouTube.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.3
Update
January 1, 2023
Size
14.03KiB
Developer
unhook.app
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.88636 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos Extension

Remove YouTube feeds. Through the extension's options popup, you can configure whether to hide or show the homepage feed, sidebar recommendations feed, and end screen videos.

Compatible with desktop, mobile, and embedded YouTube videos.

For more features including removing recommendations, comments, and more: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/unhook-remove-youtube-rec/khncfooichmfjbepaaaebmommgaepoid

Block YouTube Feed is also available on:
- Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/block-youtube-feed/
- Microsoft Edge: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/block-youtube-feed-home/mjdimkkheacnhnlbakejglgpgcjibejl
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos",
"short_name":"YT Feed",
"icons":{"16":"images/icon16.png",
"32":"images/icon32.png",
"48":"images/icon48.png",
"128":"images/icon128.png"},
"action":{"default_icon":"images/icon128.png",
"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_title":"YouTube Feed"},
"author":"Unhook",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.js"},
"content_scripts":[{"css":["css/content.css"],
"js":["content.js"],
"all_frames":true,
"matches":["https://*.youtube.com/*",
"https://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*"],
"run_at":"document_start"}],
"permissions":["storage"],
"version":"1.0.3",
"description":"Block the homepage feed, sidebar suggestions, and end screen feed on YouTube.",
"offline_enabled":true,
"minimum_chrome_version":"88"}
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How to download and manually install Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos 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 Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos 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 Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos extension file

Select and download the Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos 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 Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos 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 Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos 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 Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos 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 Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Peter Hemmann (ID: 0000004727ca7169) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/11/2023 Thanks a lot, keeps me focused on the things I really want to watch.

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Kamil T (ID: 000000261b4048da) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2023 can't recommend it more! allows me to focus on what I need on youtube. Mostly - just exit it and focus on my projects :)

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Ankit kaushik (ID: 000000ffb3e293cc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/08/2023 This extension is awesome. Simple yet amazing. Thanks To Developers. Just waiting for Short Blocker Feature in it.

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Justin Longoria (ID: 000000998f97ebc3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2023 an absolute must have extension 10/10 needs a mobile version so you can block the YouTube app feed.

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Shoki Hirayama (ID: 00000018110f4d3b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/22/2023 no more biting into stupid recommended videos! thank you! cheers