Remove YouTube™ recommendations, comments, and more so you don't go down the rabbit hole again!

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Version
1.2
Update
February 23, 2022
Size
48.4KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.58667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
*://www.youtube.com/*
DeclarativeContent
Storage
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Rabbit Hole for YouTube™ Extension

There is magic, but you have to be the magician. This extension allows you to take control of your time and reduce distractions while browsing YouTube™ in the following ways:

- Replace suggested content with cute bunnies!
- Hide comments (including livestream chats)
- Disable the trending and subscriptions pages
- Simplify the navigation drawer
- Disabling the wall of suggestions following a video
- Hiding banner-style ads to maintain a clean and distraction free environment

The options are also heavily customizable, so you can create exactly the experience you want.

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YouTube™ is a trademark of Google LLC and this extension is not endorsed by or affiliated with Google in any way.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Rabbit Hole for YouTube\u2122", "version": "1.2", "description": "Remove YouTube\u2122 recommendations, comments, and more so you don't go down the rabbit hole again!", "permissions": [ "*://www.youtube.com/*", "declarativeContent", "storage" ], "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.js"], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Rabbit Hole for YouTube\u2122", "default_icon": { "16": "images/youtuberabbit16.png", "32": "images/youtuberabbit32.png", "48": "images/youtuberabbit48.png", "128": "images/youtuberabbit128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/youtuberabbit16.png", "32": "images/youtuberabbit32.png", "48": "images/youtuberabbit48.png", "128": "images/youtuberabbit128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["js/nav.js"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_end" } ], "web_accessible_resources": ["images/rabbithole.png", "images/magicbunny.png"], "incognito": "not_allowed", "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Rabbit Hole for YouTube™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Rabbit Hole for YouTube™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Rabbit Hole 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 Rabbit Hole for YouTube™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Rabbit Hole 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 Rabbit Hole for YouTube™ extension file

Select and download the Rabbit Hole 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 Rabbit Hole 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 Rabbit Hole 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 Rabbit Hole 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 Rabbit Hole for YouTube™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Олег Сергійович (ID: 0000002dfeb2115c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 good functions

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Aseem Ahmad (ID: 00000003658d8d54) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/29/2023 please add allow in incognito mode too,by the way this helped me a lot in YouTube addiction

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Omar blank (ID: 000000f8fc189fe1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/07/2023 This extension has helped me tremendously because I used to endlessly click on recommended videos on YouTube. Now, I can access YouTube without seeing the recommended tab and going down the "rabbit hole".

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Smart TV (ID: 00000035932bfc23) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2023 Great extension 💯💯. Can you add a feature to disable Shorts also. Feels like it will help users to keep their attention span from decreasing :)

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Elvin Aslanov (ID: 0000008b97d365e5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/12/2023 Thanks, please add dark mode for the popup.