Looking for a Unhook alternative?
Why people look for a Unhook alternative
- YouTube isn't the only site eating your time.
- A tidy YouTube doesn't stop you opening Reddit instead.
- You want to see your focus improve, not just remove things.
What ZenTab does differently
- Blocks whole sites as well, with Intent Mode time passes for the ones you can't quit.
- Feed Eraser covers Instagram, X, Reddit, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, Twitch and Netflix with Pro, not only YouTube.
- A focus timer, ambience, a calm New Tab and a streak in the same extension.
- Adult site blocking, on from install.
When to stay with Unhook
Stay with Unhook if youTube is your only problem and you want the most control over it, for free. It does some things ZenTab doesn't:
- Free, with no paid plan.
- More YouTube controls than ZenTab, down to the like bar and the notification bell.
- Works in Firefox too, including YouTube in Firefox for Android.
Other Unhook alternatives
- BlockSite
A popular blocker with phone apps and cross-device sync, on a subscription.
ZenTab vs BlockSite - StayFocusd
A long-running, free Chrome extension built around daily time allowances.
ZenTab vs StayFocusd - LeechBlock NG
A free, open-source and very configurable blocker for Firefox and Chrome.
ZenTab vs LeechBlock NG - Cold Turkey
A strict desktop blocker for Windows and Mac that can lock apps and the whole computer.
ZenTab vs Cold Turkey - Freedom
A cross-device blocker that runs synced sessions on your phone and computer at once.
ZenTab vs Freedom - Forest
A gamified focus timer where a virtual tree grows while you stay focused.
ZenTab vs Forest - Momentum
A beautiful New Tab dashboard with photos, quotes and to-dos, with focus tools in Plus.
ZenTab vs Momentum - News Feed Eradicator
A free, open-source extension that replaces social media feeds with a quote.
ZenTab vs News Feed Eradicator - BlockerX
An adult content blocker with an accountability partner, on a yearly or lifetime plan.
ZenTab vs BlockerX - one sec
Makes you take a breath before a distracting app or site opens, on your phone and computer.
ZenTab vs one sec
Frequently asked questions
Is ZenTab free?
Yes. The free plan blocks 10 sites, hides YouTube Shorts and includes the focus timer, Zen New Tab and streak, with no time limit. Pro is $10 once, with a 7-day free trial and a 14-day refund.
Can I use ZenTab and Unhook together?
You can, but most people pick one, so there's a single set of rules to manage. If you keep both, move your website blocking to ZenTab and keep Unhook for what ZenTab doesn't do.
How long does switching from Unhook take?
About a minute. Add ZenTab to Chrome, pick the distraction packs you want in the 60-second setup, and add any other sites from your old list in Site Blocker.
Try ZenTab free
Block distracting sites, hide endless feeds and grow a focus streak. Free forever, with a 7-day Pro trial and no card. Pro is $10 once, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.