Obserra
Unlock smarter YouTube productivity
Obserra launched on April 3, 2025 with 21 votes, #922 of 7,818 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Obserra is a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that helps users manage their YouTube consumption. It allows users to set daily time limits, schedule breaks, restrict specific channels and genres, and block YouTube features like Shorts and recommendations. The extension provides detailed analytics showing watchtime patterns, peak viewing hours, and time spent on different content types. It is designed for people who want to reduce their YouTube usage and maintain productivity. A free plan is available without requiring a credit card.
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Take control of your YouTube habits with Obserra. Set YouTube time limits, restrict genres & channels, and track in-depth insights to stay productive. Gain total visibility into your watchtime and make smarter choices effortlessly.
Spend less time on YouTube with Obserra. Set daily time limits, scheduled breaks, channel and genre restrictions, and block distracting YouTube features like Shorts and recommendations.
Obserra is a browser extension that keeps you in control of YouTube. Set smart time limits, schedule breaks, and see exactly where your watchtime goes so you can focus on what matters. Install Obserra on Chrome or Firefox in seconds. The free plan is free forever, no credit card required. Choose daily time limits, schedule breaks, and restrict the channels or genres that pull you in. Track exactly where your watchtime goes and watch your saved hours add up day after day. Understand your daily watch time, trends, peak viewing hours, and how much of your attention goes to Shorts. See what you watched, how long you watched it, and which content pulls you back in. Choose exactly how much time…from obserra.com
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