Chrome Extension
Focus YouTube
Productivity extension that helps users avoid YouTube doomscrolling by showing only intentional content.
Role
Solo Developer
Duration
Aug 2023
Impact
Helping users reclaim productive time
About the Project
Focus YouTube is a Chrome extension designed to combat the addictive nature of YouTube's recommendation algorithm. The extension helps users reclaim their productive time by filtering out distracting content and focusing only on intentional viewing.
Features include hiding the homepage recommendations, removing the sidebar, disabling autoplay, and allowing users to create focused playlists for learning or specific purposes.
Challenges Overcome
Working within Chrome extension limitations
Handling YouTube DOM changes
Creating intuitive user settings
Tech Stack
Key Features
Hide homepage recommendations for distraction-free browsing
Remove sidebar suggestions to maintain focus
Disable autoplay to prevent endless viewing
Create focused playlists for intentional learning
Customizable settings for personalized experience
Lightweight and fast performance
Key Results
Actively used daily
Significant productivity improvements
Positive user feedback
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