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ZenTab vs Unhook

Unhook is a free extension for Chrome, Firefox and Edge that removes YouTube's distractions: the home feed, the recommended sidebar, Shorts, comments, end screens and more, each with its own switch. It only changes YouTube; it doesn't block sites. ZenTab is a Chrome extension that blocks distracting sites, hides endless feeds and turns focus time into a streak, free to start with a $10 one-time Pro.
Prices and features checked on . Sources are listed below.

At a glance

Price
ZenTab: Free; Pro is $10 once, with a 14-day refund
Unhook: Free, with an optional donation
Where it works
ZenTab: Chrome, Edge and Brave on desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS)
Unhook: Chrome, Firefox and Edge, plus mobile YouTube in Firefox for Android
Website blocking
ZenTab: 10 sites free, with Intent Mode time passes; unlimited, Path Rules and allowlist mode with Pro
Unhook: No; it changes YouTube instead of blocking sites
Schedules and time limits
ZenTab: Schedules and daily limits with Pro
Unhook: No
Hard to undo in a weak moment
ZenTab: Strict Mode; Nuclear mode and commitment locks with Pro
Unhook: No; every option is a switch in the popup
Hide feeds, keep the site
ZenTab: YouTube Shorts free; 15 feeds on 9 sites with Pro
Unhook: Over 20 YouTube switches: home feed, sidebar, Shorts, comments, end screens, autoplay and more
Focus timer
ZenTab: Pomodoro presets free; Flowtime and custom timers with Pro
Unhook: No
Motivation
ZenTab: GitHub-style focus streak, Urge Report, Earned Time, achievements
Unhook: No
Adult content
ZenTab: Adult sites blocked free; urge challenges, SafeSearch and a 30-minute lock with Pro
Unhook: No
Blocks desktop or phone apps
ZenTab: No: browser only. Phone Shield puts your blocklist on your phone's DNS for free
Unhook: No
Account needed
ZenTab: No; optional Google sign-in for sync
Unhook: Not required

Where Unhook is better

  • 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.

Where ZenTab is better

  • 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.

Which should you pick?

Choose Unhook if…

YouTube is your only problem and you want the most control over it, for free.

Choose ZenTab if…

YouTube is one of several distractions and you want blocking, focus sessions and a streak in one extension.

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Is Unhook free?

Yes. When we checked, Unhook was free on the Chrome Web Store, with an optional donation link.

Which parts of YouTube does ZenTab hide?

Shorts on the free plan. Pro adds the home feed, recommended videos, comments and end screens. Unhook has more YouTube switches than that.

Can I use Unhook and ZenTab together?

Yes. Unhook can tidy YouTube while ZenTab blocks other sites and runs your focus sessions. Turn off ZenTab's YouTube filters if you'd rather Unhook handles YouTube.

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.

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