Allow yourself to focus while using YouTube™ for work, recreation or education.
DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) Extension
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REGARDING PRIVACY
I do not read, examine or track your browser history or any other personal information. The only permissions I ask for are \"tabs\" to insert the functionality and \"storage\" to store your settings. I am a strong believer in privacy. This extension is just a tool to help remove the distracting elements from YouTube™.
The permissions used by this extensions are 1) Storage - to store your preferences, 2) Tabs - to load the DF Tube script on each YouTube™ tab you open, and 3) https://api.mailgun.net/* domain - which is a service I use to send your feedback to my email.
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YouTube™ is directly incentivized to create as many views and ad clicks as possible. As a result we are inundated with tasty thumbnails and advertisements from every angle. While this is good for someone looking to kill time, it's not so good for those of us intending to focus on educational content, do research, or simply find some relaxing music to groove to.
After using DF Tube for a few days, you realize the extent to which the pattern of click, watch, scan mindlessly for a new video, click, watch, and repeat, has been ingrained in us by YouTube™'s design. DF Tube breaks that cycle.
By default, DF Tube disables autoplay, hides the video recommendations sidebar as well as the related videos that appear at the end of videos. It also removes the grid of recommended videos that appear on your homepage. These settings are all configurable. It can also hide comments and disable playlists sitewide.
I hope DF Tube allows you to focus on the content *you* want to focus on. Give it a try and be sure to report any suggestions or bugs!
***UPDATES*** (11/18/2019)
- Fixed issue where feed shows for a moment before being hidden
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How to download and manually install DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install DF Tube (Distraction Free for 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 DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a DF Tube (Distraction Free for 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 DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for DF Tube (Distraction Free for 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 DF Tube (Distraction Free for 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 DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install DF Tube (Distraction Free for 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 DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) extension file
Select and download the DF Tube (Distraction Free for 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 DF Tube (Distraction Free for 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 DF Tube (Distraction Free for 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 DF Tube (Distraction Free for 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 DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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