An honest comparison of the four most popular YouTube focus extensions in 2026.
| Feature | CleanFeed | DF Tube | Unhook | FocusTube |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 one-time | Subscription | Free | Free |
| Daily usage limit | None | 1 hour (free tier) | None | None |
| Total blockers | 14 | ~12 | ~10 | ~8 |
| Hide homepage feed | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hide Shorts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hide recommendations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hide comments | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hide end-screen cards | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Keyword blocking | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Focus Lock (PIN + hold) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Pomodoro mode built-in | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Per-page rules | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Open source | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Subscription required | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Best for: Anyone who wants a free, simple, no-frills tool.
Strengths: Free forever, open source, ~1M users, well-maintained, simple toggle UI.
Weaknesses: No Focus Lock — you can re-enable blockers with one click. No Pomodoro. No keyword filtering. No per-page rules.
Verdict: If your only problem is "I want to hide some YouTube elements" and you have willpower, Unhook is great. If your problem is "I keep disabling my own blockers," you'll outgrow it fast.
Best for: Users who already paid for DF Tube before it pivoted.
Strengths: Mature codebase, comprehensive blockers, keyword filtering.
Weaknesses: Moved to subscription with a 1-hour daily limit on the free tier — heavily criticized in recent reviews. No Pomodoro mode. No PIN-protected Focus Lock.
Verdict: The subscription model and daily limit are dealbreakers for most users. Solid features held back by aggressive monetization.
Best for: Users who want keyword blocking for free.
Strengths: Free, includes keyword blocking, clean UI.
Weaknesses: Smaller user base (~5K users), no Focus Lock, no Pomodoro, fewer blockers overall.
Verdict: A decent middle option if you specifically need keyword filtering without paying. Limited otherwise.
Best for: Users who want the full feature set without a subscription.
Strengths: 14 toggleable blockers (most in category), PIN-protected Focus Lock with hold-to-unlock, Pomodoro mode with auto-cycling, keyword blocking, per-page rules, open source, $4.99 one-time. Free tier gives any 2 blockers forever.
Weaknesses: New on the Chrome Web Store. Smaller user base on day one. Built by a solo developer (not a team).
Verdict: The most complete feature set in the category for a one-time payment. Best for users who want friction (Focus Lock) and structure (Pomodoro), not just toggles.