YT EduFocus – YouTube Learning Mode

Focus mode for YouTube replaces the recommendation sidebar with educational content related to the current video.

YT EduFocus turns YouTube into a distraction-free learning environment — no algorithm, no rabbit holes, just focused learning. When you open any educational video, YT EduFocus detects it automatically and activates Focus Mode: comments disappear, distracting UI elements dim, and YouTube's recommendation sidebar is replaced with educational videos actually related to your topic. 🎓 FOCUS MODE • Hides comments and dims distracting UI • Replaces the algorithm-driven sidebar with educational suggestions • Adds a built-in search to find educational content without leaving the page • Blocks the YouTube Homepage and Shorts while you study (optional) • Smooth one-click toggle — or use the keyboard shortcut Alt+F ⏱ STUDY TOOLS • Study Timer — tracks your learning time per session with daily stats • Pomodoro Sessions — set 25, 45, or 60-minute focus sessions with notifications • Chapter Navigator — jump to any chapter directly from the sidebar • Speed Controls — switch between 0.75× and 2× playback speed instantly • Study Streak — tracks your daily learning streak 📝 NOTES & LIBRARY • Notes Panel — take notes while watching, saved automatically per video • Export all notes as a .txt file anytime • Watch Later — save educational videos inside the extension • Trusted Channels — whitelist channels that are always treated as educational 🟢 SMART DETECTION • Detects educational videos via YouTube category and 40+ keyword signals • Shows 🎓 EDU badges on educational thumbnails across the YouTube homepage • Auto-enables Focus Mode on educational videos (optional) ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS • Alt+F — Toggle Focus Mode • Alt+N — Open / Close Notes • Alt+S — Cycle playback speed 🔒 100% PRIVATE • Zero data collected — ever • No account, no sign-up, no external servers • Settings stored locally on your device only • Works immediately after install — no page reload required Free forever. Built for students, self-learners, and anyone who uses YouTube to grow.