Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to YouPause - make YouTube less addictive

Reclaim your time. A minimalist YouTube experience.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   YT Detox▲54

   Consume Youtube as Text and Get Back Your Productive Time

   2025 · ytdetox.live · its alternatives →

2. 2
   YourTube▲73

   A productivity focused YouTube experience

   2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   FacePause▲150

   Look away to pause YouTube videos

   2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Youtube Detox▲125

   Distraction-free Youtube search

   2019 · youtubedetox.skynox.tech · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Less Addictive YouTube – a cross-browser plugin▲140

   Cross-browser plugin to remove addictive features on YT like thumbnails, comments, & previews - AlexisDrain/Less-Addictive-YouTube

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   YouTube Simplified▲92

   A more productive way to watch videos online

   2024 · bsodoge.github.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   DistractionFree YT▲3

   Dopamine Detox for YouTube. Search, watch & leave. Save time

   2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   YouTube Rabbit Hole▲122

   Remove YouTube recommendations, comments, and more

   2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Escape 2▲213

   How much time have I given [YouTube] this week?

   2017 · focuslist.co · its alternatives →

10. 10
    watchlimits▲110

    Solve binge watching and unlock hours of lost productivity

    2022 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    OutOfTheLoop▲67

    Stop spending hours together on YouTube

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    YouTube Productivity Mode▲119

    Reduce distractions on YouTube and gain back your focus

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Reboot▲114

    It's okay to take a break

    2018 · reboot.netlify.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    YouTab▲172

    Personalized browser dashboard for productivity

    2023 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    YouTab▲75

    The Wiki of Lyrics and Chords

    2014 · youtab.me · its alternatives →

16. 16
    ChaptersQueue▲95

    Turn YT videos with chapters into courses & track progress

    2023 · chapters-queue.vercel.app · its alternatives →

17. 17
    YouTube Time Saver▲10

    Reclaim your control over YouTube.

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Youtify for Chrome▲71

    Search, Play and record your favorites youtube videos

    2016 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    TubeCount▲70

    Track watch count on your favourite youtube video

    2021 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Floaty▲85

    Watch YouTube while you work simply

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Create musical chords out of YouTube videos▲45

    Stream Smarter. Watch What Matters.

    2015 · youtab.me · its alternatives →

22. 22
    YouTube Liberation▲5

    Never get distracted by YouTube again

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Youtube Detoxify▲17

    Have control over what you surround yourself with digitally.

    2024 · digital-detox.vercel.app · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Make Me Productive▲13

    Youtube Focus Buddy

    Nov 2025 · make-me-produtive-youtube.lovable.app · its alternatives →

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