Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to YouTube Focus Mode

Filter YouTube feed to only show videos that help you focus

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. YouTube Focus Mode launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   YouTube Productivity Mode▲119

   Reduce distractions on YouTube and gain back your focus

   2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   YouTube Ultra Focus Mode▲130

   Distraction free YouTube learning

   2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Youtube focus mode▲7

   Watch only what you search for

   2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Youfocus▲79

   Distraction free learning on YouTube

   2021 · youfocus-dev.web.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   FocusTube▲112

   Blur YouTube thumbnails and titles

   2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Just Focus▲226

   Simple website blocker for Chrome 🙅💻

   2018 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Focus Room▲150

   Turn YouTube into your personal learning platform

   Jul 2026 · focusroom.club · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Music Mode for YouTube▲115

   A distraction-free way to listen to music

   2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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   FocusStream – Focused, distraction-free YouTube for learners▲81

   I built FocusStream because I was tired of going to YouTube to learn one thing, then getting lost in recommendations and distractions. With FocusStream, just enter your topic and get only the relevant YouTube videos—no unrelated suggestions or autoplay. It’s free, minimal. Would love your feedback! Try it: https://focusstream.media Demo video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fCvOJ6kRs9jn7O_hIGgP6wBuq4f...

   2025 · focusstream.media · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Focus▲78

    a Google Chrome extension to keep you focused while working.

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    YourTube▲73

    A productivity focused YouTube experience

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Steal back your productivity▲42

    Focus helps you get things done on your Mac. It blocks time-wasting websites and apps so you can work better!

    2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Focus Dude▲88

    Block any websites so you can focus on the web

    2021 · asyrafff.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Clarity▲320

    Lightning fast YouTube notes

    2021 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Focus Mode▲64

    Focus mode helps you stay focused when you need to.

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    YouTube Rabbit Hole▲122

    Remove YouTube recommendations, comments, and more

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Focus Mode▲6

    Block distracting sites at certain times and certain days.

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    focustube▲6

    Your distraction free YouTube zone ⚠️

    2025 · thefocustube.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Show HN my christmas project: Focus.app, cut off your Internet so you can focus▲61

    2011 · therealfocusapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Focus Mode▲11

    Hide tabs, the address bar, and bookmarks for total focus

    May 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Comment Mode▲151

    Watch YouTube videos and read comments at the same time

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Focus Mode by Geekbot▲151

    Set yourself to focus in Slack

    2020 · geekbot.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Win The Day for Chrome▲163

    Transform your browser to improve focus & boost productivity

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Distraction Free YouTube▲2

    Focus while using YouTube for work, recreation or education.

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →