RYS — Remove YouTube Suggestions

Stop the YouTube rabbit hole. Customize YouTube's user interface to be less engaging.

RYS — Remove YouTube Suggestions: Hide & Customize YouTube

RYS — Remove YouTube Suggestions is an efficient Firefox add-on designed to provide users a distraction-free experience on YouTube. With over 65+ customization options, it allows users to hide distracting elements, such as recommended videos. The add-on is completely free, open-source, privacy-focused, and does not require users to sign up or log in. Notably, it is updated regularly and lets users schedule specific times for the extension to be active.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: Lawrence
Daily users: 3,654
26
Version: 4.3.62 (Last updated: 2024-12-18)
Version code: 5862432
Creation date: 2018-05-21
Weekly download count: 500
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 341.33K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

RYS — Remove YouTube Suggestions (v4.3.62)
10,000 4.87 (90)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Highly customizable settings.
  • Effectively removes unwanted YouTube features such as suggestions and ads.
  • User-friendly and makes YouTube distraction-free.
  • Great for avoiding rabbit holes of endless scrolling.
  • Many users praise it as the best extension for this purpose.
Cons
  • VEVO playlist suggestions still appear despite blocking.
  • Not available for Android Firefox users.
  • A reported issue with the search engine mode being broken.
Most mentioned
  • Customization options to hide various UI elements.
  • Block unwanted YouTube suggestions and features.
  • Users express a desire for an Android version.
User reviews

Please add an option to exclude Youtube Music!
by Minh, 2025-02-16

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

RYS — Remove YouTube Suggestions requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of RYS — Remove YouTube Suggestions. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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