DF YouTube
★ 4.0Free browser extension that removes YouTube's home feed, Shorts, sidebar, and end screens independently
Last verified: May 2026
- Type
- extension
- Pricing
- free
- Platforms
- chrome, firefox
- Targets
- youtube
Strengths
- ✓ Granular toggle for each YouTube surface — home feed, Shorts, sidebar, end screens, autoplay, comments individually
- ✓ Completely free with no paid tier or premium upsell
- ✓ Lightweight — no background scripts, low memory footprint
- ✓ Persistent settings across sessions — YouTube can't reset your configuration
- ✓ Works on YouTube Music pages as well as main YouTube
Weaknesses
- ✕ UI is more basic than Unhook — settings are a plain toggle list with no visual preview
- ✕ Smaller user base than Unhook, so community troubleshooting resources are thinner
- ✕ No mobile support — browser extensions don't run in the YouTube iOS/Android app
- ✕ Occasional breakage after YouTube UI updates — typically patched within days, but may require manual update
Best for
Users who want Unhook-style YouTube feed control but prefer a fully free, no-frills extension with a minimal settings UI
DF YouTube (Distraction Free YouTube) is a free browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that removes YouTube's home feed, Shorts shelf, sidebar recommendations, end screens, autoplay, and comments with individual toggles. It's the direct lightweight alternative to Unhook — same functionality, smaller footprint, no paid upsell.
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — no paid tier |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox |
| What it removes | Home feed, Shorts, sidebar, end screens, autoplay, comments |
| Individual toggles | Yes |
| Last verified | May 27, 2026 |
What DF YouTube does well
- Full surface coverage. Home feed, Shorts, sidebar, end screens, autoplay, comments — every YouTube recommendation surface has an individual toggle. You pick exactly what disappears.
- Zero cost. No freemium model, no feature gates. Every toggle is free.
- Lightweight. DF YouTube adds no background service workers and has a minimal DOM footprint — it’s one of the least resource-intensive YouTube extensions available.
What DF YouTube doesn’t do
- Mobile. Browser extensions don’t run inside the YouTube iOS or Android app. Use Unhook inside Kiwi Browser (Android) or Orion (iOS) for mobile YouTube control.
- Hard blocking. DF YouTube is a UI cleaner, not a blocker. For blocking YouTube entirely during work hours, see Freedom or Cold Turkey.
DF YouTube vs Unhook
| Feature | DF YouTube | Unhook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Home feed toggle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shorts toggle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sidebar toggle | ✓ | ✓ |
| End screens toggle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Autoplay toggle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comments toggle | ✓ | ✓ |
| UI polish | Basic | Better |
| User base | Smaller | Larger |
Both are correct answers. Install whichever you prefer — they do the same job.
Alternatives
- Unhook — same functionality, better-known, slightly richer UI.
- News Feed Eradicator — nuclear option for YouTube homepage + other platforms.
- uBlock Origin — custom filters can replicate this plus block ads comprehensively.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions — click any to expand.
Both do the same job (remove YouTube recommendation surfaces) and are both free. Unhook has a slightly richer UI and a larger user base. DF YouTube is more lightweight. If you want the most popular option with more community documentation, use Unhook. If you want the leanest possible extension, DF YouTube is a solid alternative.
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