Stop wasting time on YouTube.
Mute removes Shorts, recommendations, and autoplay so you only watch what you choose.
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YouTube, without the noise.
You control what you watch. Not the algorithm.
Before
Endless Shorts
Sidebar distractions
Autoplay chains
Just one more video
After
Clean homepage
No recommendations
No autoplay
You are done when you are done
Distraction by design
You open YouTube for one video.
Then the feed pulls you in.
Shorts grab your attention.
Recommendations keep you scrolling.
Autoplay keeps you watching.
It is not a lack of discipline. It is design.
Mute removes these distractions.
With one install:
Homepage becomes search-only
Shorts disappear
Recommendations are hidden
Autoplay is turned off
Nothing to configure. Nothing to learn. Install it. It works.
Take back control of your time.
Free on all browsers.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mute collect my data?
Mute runs locally in your browser. We do not sell your data.
Is it free?
Yes.
Do I need an account?
No.
Can I turn it off anytime?
Yes.
Does it work instantly?
Yes.
Does it work on mobile?
Desktop browsers only (for now).