YouTube Mindful

Take back control of YouTube. Block Shorts, hide recommendations, grayscale thumbnails, intent checks, session limits, and more.

Take back control of YouTube. YouTube Mindful helps reduce distractions, doomscrolling, and addictive browsing by turning YouTube into a calmer, more intentional experience. Features: • Remove YouTube Shorts completely • Hide homepage recommendations and suggested videos • Grayscale thumbnails to reduce overstimulation • Intent check before opening YouTube • Productive Mode with channel whitelist support • Doomscroll detection and mindful reminders • Daily session limits with cooldown timer • Watch-time analytics and usage tracking • One-click master toggle to enable or disable all features • Lightweight, fast, and privacy-friendly • No account required Built for students, creators, professionals, and anyone who wants a healthier relationship with YouTube.