LessTube

LessTube: Reclaim Your Focus on YouTube. Did you know that the average person loses over an hour of productivity every day to social media distractions? YouTube’s algorithm is specifically designed to maximize your watch time, with approx 60% of its recommendation weight geared toward keeping you on the platform. LessTube breaks this cycle by removing the distractions that lead to aimless scrolling. Features: • Block the Rabbit Hole: Hide the recommended videos sidebar so you stay on your current task. • Clean Homepage: Remove suggested videos from your home screen for a focused start. • Silence the Noise: Hide the comments section to avoid negative or distracting threads. • Seamless Integration: A lightweight Safari extension that works instantly without complex setups. • Save Your Time: Stop the “just one more video” loop and get back to work or study. The Impact of Distraction: • Employees take an average of 23 minutes to fully refocus after a single digital distraction . • Students who frequently check social media while studying score an average of 20% lower on exams . • Gen Z users now spend over 7 hours a day on screens, with a significant portion on YouTube and TikTok.