CleanWatch

Reduce distractions, Shorts, and algorithmic suggestions on YouTube

CleanWatch helps make YouTube calmer, cleaner, and easier to use with intention. Instead of pushing you deeper into recommendations and endless browsing, CleanWatch reduces common distraction surfaces and gives you more control over how watch pages, feeds, Shorts, and navigation behave. Key features: • Reduce distractions across watch pages and feeds • Hide Shorts, related videos, comments, live chat, sponsored content, and other high-friction elements • Set playback preferences like theater mode, preferred quality, and audio behavior • Use focus tools such as daily watch-time limits, break reminders, and scheduled active hours • Filter content with keyword blocking and watched-progress rules • Manage the extension through a quick popup, a full Settings page, a Dashboard, and a Help page CleanWatch is designed to work locally in your browser: • No dedicated backend • No telemetry or analytics • Settings can sync through your browser profile • Watch-time data stays local by default This extension is built for people who want a more deliberate viewing experience for learning, research, subscriptions, or focused entertainment. CleanWatch is independently developed and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or Google.