This browser extension tracks time, analyzes browsing habits, and can block selected sites.
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14 alternativesFocusTube
FocusTube blocks YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook Reels, and LinkedIn feeds.
About FocusTube
FocusTube is an open-source browser extension that blocks or hides distracting short-video and feed surfaces on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and current Reddit feeds. It offers Strict, Warn, and Passive blocking modes, a built-in focus/break timer with optional notifications, and local blocked-count and time-saved estimates. The project says settings and usage data stay local to the browser. It supports Chromium browsers through a Manifest V3 build and Firefox through a separate Manifest V2 compatibility manifest. Manual installation is possible by copying the appropriate manifest file and loading the extension unpacked. The latest published GitHub release is 2.5.0, but browser-store updates are separate, so store versions should be checked individually.
Key features
- Strict, Warn and Passive modes for blocking or hiding distracting surfaces
- Redirects YouTube Shorts and Playables; can hide related shelves
- Hides Instagram Reels/Explore, Stories, and optional suggested or sponsored posts
- Blocks TikTok feed and video surfaces while leaving messages and settings available
- Hides LinkedIn main feed plus optional suggested and promoted posts
- Built-in focus/break timer with local blocked-count and time-saved estimates
Best for: People who want to reduce doomscrolling on several social platforms using a locally configured, open-source browser extension.
Good for
- Open-source project with published releases and platform-specific installation guides
- Settings and usage data are kept local to the browser
- Covers several platforms: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and Reddit
Watch out for
- The legacy old.reddit.com interface is not covered
- The Firefox build uses Manifest V2 for compatibility rather than Manifest V3
- Browser-store updates are separate from GitHub releases, so versions may differ
FocusTube at a glance
- Category
- Productivity › Automation
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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FocusTube FAQ
Which browsers does FocusTube support?
Chromium browsers such as Chrome and Edge use the Manifest V3 build, and Firefox uses a separate Manifest V2 compatibility manifest.
Does FocusTube send my settings or usage data anywhere?
The project states that settings and usage data remain local to the browser. Some functions, such as suggested or sponsored post filtering, rely on detection on the supported pages.
What does FocusTube cover on Reddit?
It hides current Reddit Home, News, Popular, All, and community feeds in Strict mode or during work timers. Individual posts, comments, and search remain available, and the legacy old.reddit.com interface is not covered.
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