A filter for YouTube videos.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
July 17, 2020
Size
729KiB
Developer
Category
Users
227
Rating
4.57143 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
DeclarativeContent
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YouFocus - YouTube Filter Extension

Now you can filter your recommended YouTube videos based on the words in the title and channel name! Stop the distractions and 2am YouTube sessions and focus on the videos that matter to you.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "YouFocus - YouTube Filter", "description": "A filter for YouTube videos.", "version": "1.0.1", "icons": { "128": "funnelV2.png" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "content_scripts":[ { "matches":[ "https://*.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "utils.js", "content.js" ] } ], "background": { "scripts":[ "utils.js", "background.js" ] }, "page_action": { "default_icon": "funnelV2.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "storage", "declarativeContent" ]}
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How to download and manually install YouFocus - YouTube Filter extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouFocus - YouTube Filter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install YouFocus - YouTube Filter 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 YouFocus - YouTube Filter extension file

Select and download the YouFocus - YouTube Filter 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 YouFocus - YouTube Filter 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 YouFocus - YouTube Filter 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 YouFocus - YouTube Filter 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 YouFocus - YouTube Filter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Asif Nice (ID: 000000ddc996489f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/19/2023 so much good extension thanks to who made it for use.

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Pradeep Singh (ID: 00000086a7811187) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/13/2023 Easy to use , and works fine as expected it would be great to add a feature to choose how block feature works option 1 shows a BLOCKED thumbnail on video (as it does now), or option 2 Completely removes the video from feed

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Ryan Ali Cataga (ID: 000000ec373c24fd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2022 Works as expected. Please add a setting to adjust how blurred-out blocked thumbnails can be. I can still make out the text in the blurred thumbnails so this would be a great option.

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Micheal Muirden (ID: 0000001435b5a7ed) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2020 Quick to setup with an options page for allowing or blocking videos, helps limit distractions while I'm trying to be productive.