Intentional YT — Distraction-Free YouTube Extension
Turn YouTube into a mindful focus tool, not an algorithm trap. Intentional YT is a 100% private, zero-flash browser extension engineered to eliminate distraction surfaces, endless recommendations, clickbait thumbnails, and YouTube Shorts.
Key Features
- Zero-Flash DOM Ingestion: Injects styles at
document_start before page paint to eliminate visual flicker and layout jump.
- Complete YouTube Shorts Suppression: Removes Shorts shelves, sidebar tabs, channel tabs, search carousels, and player links.
- 20+ Granular Independent Toggles: Customize your environment freely—keep subscriptions and notifications while hiding recommendations.
- Clickbait Thumbnail De-stimulation: Grays out or blurs screaming thumbnails while preserving duration timestamps.
- Daily Watch Timer & Limits: Built-in active playback tracker with gentle nudge toasts and custom daily limits.
- Strict 0% Telemetry: No external network calls, tracking scripts, or analytics. All settings stay 100% local.
Available on Official Browser Stores
Install from Google Chrome Web Store (Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Arc)
Install from Mozilla Firefox Add-ons (AMO)
View Source Code on GitHub (MIT Licensed Open Source)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Intentional YT achieve zero-flash blocking?
Traditional blockers wait for the DOM to parse, causing distracting elements to flash for 100–300ms. Intentional YT injects high-specificity CSS tokens at document_start before paint, guaranteeing 0ms layout lag and zero pop-in.
Can I block YouTube Shorts completely?
Yes. Intentional YT completely suppresses Shorts shelves, sidebar tabs, channel tabs, and search results.
Is Intentional YT private and free?
Yes. It is 100% free, open-source under the MIT license, and collects strictly zero telemetry or browsing data.