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Reviewed · Updated 2026-10-04

Unhook

Unhook is a free Chrome, Firefox and Edge extension that hides YouTube recommendations, Shorts, comments and autoplay so you watch only what you came for.

Reviewed by the Conversion Gems editorial team ·
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Pricing
Free
Best for
Distraction-free YouTube
Category
Chrome Extensions & Browser Tools

Unhook is a free browser extension for Chrome, Firefox and Edge that hides YouTube's recommendations, Shorts, comments, end screens and autoplay. It is for anyone who wants to watch the video they searched for without getting pulled into more. It costs nothing and needs no account; donations are optional.

The bottom line

Install it if you watch YouTube in a desktop browser and want fewer rabbit holes.

7
Our score
7 / 10
Conversion Gems editorial verdict
Free (optional donation)
Features6/10
6 - about 20 hide and disable toggles for YouTube, but nothing beyond that single job.
Value10/10
10 - free with no paid tier; donations are optional.
Ease of use9/10
9 - install from the store and flip toggles; no account needed.
Ecosystem4/10
4 - Chrome, Firefox and Edge plus Firefox for Android; no integrations or sync service.
Support3/10
3 - a feature-request form and privacy policy; no help docs found.
What it really is

A free browser extension that hides YouTube's recommendation and engagement features.

Our take

Unhook is the quickest fix if YouTube keeps eating your time: install it, toggle off the feed and sidebar, and the site becomes a search box. It has a large user base and a no-data-collection disclosure. It is closed source, has thin support and does nothing for the phone apps, where many people watch.

Why we rate it

Simple toggles that remove YouTube's most distracting parts at no cost.

The catch

Desktop browsers and Firefox for Android only; closed source with minimal support.

Best for
Focused study or work on YouTube
Cutting Shorts and recommendations
Shared family computers
Not good for
Watching in the YouTube mobile apps
People who want player controls like speed and volume
Friction report
Time to value
Under a minute: install from the browser store and pick toggles.
Scale breakpoint
None for one person; there is no admin console for managing many devices.
Walled garden
None: settings live in the browser and removing the extension restores YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unhook alternatives

Other YouTube and browser tools to consider:

Enhancer for YouTube: Extension that adds player controls to YouTube and can also hide comments and suggestions.
Skipit AI: Paste a YouTube link and read a summary instead of watching, with questions answered about the video.
Glarity: AI browser extension that summarizes YouTube videos, web pages and PDFs.
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