UnTrap for YouTube

🎯 Take control of YouTube, not the algorithm

Untrap for Youtube is built for people who want to truly take control of youtube.
It helps you transform youtube into a personalized youtube environment that feels calm, intentional, and distraction-free.

By combining smart tools and thoughtful design, it lets you supercharge youtube, clean visual noise, and turn YouTube into a more clean youtube experience — without breaking how the platform works.
It also includes a built-in youtube ad blocker for a smoother experience.

🎬 Shorts without losing focus
Shorts are one of the biggest attention traps on YouTube.
UnTrap gives you precise control over short-form content.
You can:
* remove youtube shorts or get rid of shorts completely
* redirect shorts to regular player and convert shorts to regular videos
* stop shorts looping and block shorts scrolling
* apply full shorts reel removal without affecting normal videos

🧹 Declutter the interface
Instead of fighting clutter, you decide what stays visible.
You can:
* Hide mixes and hide offers
* hide notifications or disable youtube notifications
* hide live chat for calmer viewing
* create a truly distraction free youtube environment
This approach focuses on attention declutter, not aggressive blocking.

🤖 Smart tools for deeper understanding
UnTrap adds intelligent features that help you watch less and understand more.
Key features:
* content discovery without algorithm pressure
* timestamped navigation to jump to important moments
* expand chapters for better structure
* copy video transcript for notes or research

🧠 Focus & ADHD-friendly experience
Designed for people who struggle with overstimulation or impulsive watching.
It supports:
* fight procrastination and prevent binge watching
* visual focus mode (visual) and flexible focus tools
* better attention management and focus on youtube
* calmer, more mindful watching

⏱️ Productivity & healthy habits
UnTrap helps you stay intentional instead of reactive.
You can:
* work without distractions
* track progress with a productivity tracker
* practice mindful internet use
* reduce screen time and reduce overstimulation
* build healthy screen habits over time

🎛️ Player & playback control
Advanced playback tools make long sessions more comfortable.
Includes:
* default playback speed and quick rewind
* resize video player and rotate video
* picture in picture and pop-out player
* visual comfort with dim page

🎨 Layout, UI & visual style
Make YouTube look cleaner and calmer.
You can:
* restore small thumbnails or use grayscale thumbnails
* apply a classic youtube layout
* hide categories you don’t need
* customize with custom youtube themes
* remove visual noise like remove pink progress bar or blur thumbnails

🛡️ Advanced filtering & control
Take back control from the recommendation system.
Supports:
* content blocker and flexible content filters
* hide videos by keyword and channel id blocking
* block websites directly from YouTube
* whitelist ads for channels you support
* stop algorithm recommendations

⚙️ Automation & power features
Reduce friction and impulsive actions.
Includes:
* autoplay control and smart opening delays
* mouse wheel volume control
* keyboard shortcuts, custom shortcuts, and custom hotkeys
* immersive viewing with auto-enable theater mode

🔒 Privacy & performance
Built as a lightweight extension that respects users.
* Helps disable youtube features you don’t need
* No unnecessary background load
* Designed for speed, stability, and trust