Feed Eraser · YouTube
How to hide YouTube recommended videos on Chrome
The Up next sidebar is where one video becomes five. Hiding it means the video you came for is the only thing on the page.
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What disappears
- The Up next and related videos sidebar next to every video
What still works
- The video, its description and chapters
- Playlists you're watching on purpose
- Search and subscriptions
Hide YouTube recommended videos in four steps
- 1Add ZenTab to Chrome. It's free, and your first 7 days include Pro, so you can try this straight away.
- 2Open the ZenTab dashboard and go to Feed Eraser.
- 3In the YouTube card, switch on Hide recommended videos.
- 4That's it. It applies instantly, even to YouTube tabs that are already open.
Switch it off again any time in the same place. Feed Eraser runs only in your browser: nothing is sent to YouTube or to ZenTab.
Rather block YouTube completely?
If you don't need YouTube at all during the day, blocking the whole site is simpler. See how to block YouTube on Chrome, on a schedule or with a daily time limit.
Frequently asked questions
Does this hide playlists?
No. If you're watching a playlist, its list of videos still appears. Only the algorithmic suggestions are hidden.
Can I combine this with hiding comments and end screens?
Yes. Each Feed Eraser switch works on its own. Turning on all four YouTube filters leaves just the video and search.
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