YtZen — Distraction-Free YouTube

Enable Research Mode to hide recommendations, comments, and homepage feed on YouTube. Stay focused on what matters.

YtZen transforms YouTube into a distraction-free research tool. Enable Research Mode with a single click to instantly hide recommended videos, comments, and the homepage feed — so you stay focused on the content that matters. Features: • Hide sidebar recommendations on watch pages • Hide comments section below videos • Hide the homepage feed to avoid endless scrolling • Floating toggle button on YouTube for quick on/off • Works seamlessly with YouTube's single-page navigation • Syncs your preference across tabs and sessions • Lightweight — no tracking, no data collection, no bloat Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to use YouTube intentionally without falling down the rabbit hole. How to use: 1. Click the YtZen icon in your toolbar to toggle Research Mode 2. Or use the floating button directly on any YouTube page 3. That's it — distractions gone instantly