ELAY – Even Less Addictive YouTube, cross browser extension
featured extension for YouTube workflows. Contribute to inversepolarity/ZYT development by creating an account on GitHub.
ELAY – Even Less Addictive YouTube, cross browser extension launched on September 8, 2022 with 25 votes, #932 of 3,464 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.
In plain words
ELAY is a cross-browser extension that modifies YouTube to reduce addictive features. It removes elements designed to encourage prolonged engagement, making the platform less habit-forming for casual viewers. The extension is open-source and available on GitHub, making it accessible to users across different browsers. It's designed for people who want to use YouTube for specific content without being drawn into endless browsing sessions.
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