TubeZen

Take control of YouTube. Block distractions, set time limits, filter content, and create a focused viewing experience.

TubeZen turns YouTube from an endless rabbit hole into a purposeful, distraction-free platform. Whether you're a parent creating a safe space for your kids or someone trying to stay productive, TubeZen gives you the tools to take back control.

All your data stays on your device. Nothing is collected, tracked, or sent anywhere — ever.

Parental Controls & Content Filtering

Block entire content categories — Violence, Gambling, Drugs/Alcohol, Horror, and Sexual content — with one toggle. Expand any category to see exactly which keywords are filtered.
Disable the YouTube search bar entirely to prevent access to unapproved content.
Lock all settings behind a 4-digit PIN so they can't be changed without your permission.

Time Management & Activity Tracking

Set a daily viewing limit. Once time runs out, YouTube is blocked for the rest of the day.
View watch history grouped by day, with per-day time totals and video counts. History auto-cleans after 30 days.
Turn on Focus Mode to redirect away from YouTube entirely when it's time to get work done.

Distraction Removal

Hide the homepage feed, recommended videos, comments, and sidebar clutter.
Lock Shorts to disable infinite scrolling.
Force Autoplay off — the extension actively prevents YouTube from turning it back on.

Customization

Block specific channels or keywords manually.
Import and export blocklists as CSV files.
Right-click any text or channel link on YouTube to block it instantly.

TubeZen is fully offline and private — no accounts, no servers, no data collection. Everything is stored locally on your device.