Make YouTube yours.

A free, open-source browser extension with 99 switches for hiding the parts of YouTube you don't want.

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Also works on Edge, Brave, Opera, Zen and other browsers built on Chromium or Firefox.

The page above is a simulation of a YouTube watch page. Flip a switch in the popup to see what each one hides.

TubeMod

Make YouTube your own!

General

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Current Version 1.15.0 | Release Notes

99 switches in 14 groups.

Every switch is a part of YouTube you can hide. They are grouped the way they are in the popup, from the video page to the sidebar. Open a group to see its switches.

Free for good.

No paywall, no ads and no account. If TubeMod gives you some evenings back, you can buy Pedro a coffee on Ko-fi.

Open source.

The code is on GitHub under the MIT licence. Report a bug, ask for a switch, or add one yourself.

Private by design.

TubeMod does not collect, store or process any personal or non-personal data. Read the privacy policy.

Settings that travel.

Export your settings to a file and import them wherever you install TubeMod. Reset puts everything back.

Reviews from the stores.

The perfect add-on i needed without knowing i needed it
Sep, Firefox Add-ons
im finally able to hide shorts or 'people also see' when i search for something, great.
Angelo Viviano, Chrome Web Store
Blocked all this stuff with ublock origin first, but this makes it much easier. Simply toggle a switch.
LLL, Chrome Web Store
The option to disable shorts is awesome!
Kolpix, Firefox Add-ons
Works perfectly as intended, really pushed the youtube customization to the next level.
FakeLeunam, Firefox Add-ons
You can clear up things you don't need and still keep other features.
Ðwels, Chrome Web Store
Quite good. Cannot wait to see more features.
Michael Considine, Chrome Web Store
Excellent add-on, thank you Pedro!
KaktusVStakane, Firefox Add-ons

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Questions, answered.

What is TubeMod?

TubeMod is a free, open-source browser extension that lets you hide parts of YouTube's interface with 99 switches, grouped in 14 sections.

What can TubeMod hide on YouTube?

Shorts, suggested videos, comments, the sidebar, view and like counts, thumbnails (hide or blur them), the search bar, notifications and more, across the home page, video page, search results, subscriptions and playlists.

Does it delete anything?

No. Each switch hides a part of the page and turning it off brings it back. Changes apply instantly.

Is TubeMod free?

Yes. There is no paywall, no ads and no account, and the extension will stay free. If you like it, you can buy Pedro a coffee on Ko-fi.

Does TubeMod collect my data?

No. TubeMod does not collect, store or process any personal or non-personal data. Read the privacy policy.

Which browsers does it work on?

Chrome and Firefox, from the Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-ons. Edge, Brave and Opera install from the Chrome Web Store, and Zen installs from Firefox Add-ons.

How do I use it?

Install the extension, click the TubeMod icon in your browser toolbar and flip the switches for the parts of YouTube you want to hide.

Can I move my settings to another browser?

Yes. Export your settings to a file, then import them wherever you install TubeMod. Reset puts everything back.

Is TubeMod affiliated with YouTube?

No. TubeMod is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by YouTube or Google.

How do I report a bug or ask for a switch?

Open an issue on GitHub. The code is open source under the MIT licence, so you can also add a switch yourself.

Add TubeMod to your browser.

ChromeChrome Web StoreFirefoxFirefox Add-ons

Edge, Brave and Opera install from the Chrome Web Store. Zen installs from Firefox Add-ons.