SocialFocus: Hide Distractions
Block feed, shorts, related and other distractions on time-wasting sites like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, LinkedIn...
SocialFocus: Hide Distractions - Firefox Add-on
"SocialFocus: Hide Distractions" is a Firefox add-on designed to help users take back control of their attention by blocking distracting components on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more. Customize your browsing experience by selectively hiding feeds, recommendations, comments, and ads. With over 115 features, it allows you to tailor your online environment to minimize distractions while still accessing valuable content.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
By: Yevhen Tretiakov
Rating: 4.57 
(70)
Weekly download count: 229
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
- activeTab
Size: 1.40M
Email: sw*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 707 ▼ 3
Other platforms
Not available on Android
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Helps users focus and reduces distractions from social media.
- Customizable features for different platforms such as Twitter and Youtube.
- Works effectively for many users, saving time and effort while browsing social media.
Cons
- Closed-source nature raises privacy concerns, especially regarding sensitive information like usernames and passwords.
- Some features, such as hiding suggested posts on Instagram and comments on Reddit, do not work as expected.
- Limited or no functionality on mobile devices for certain users.
Most mentioned
- Effectiveness in blocking distractions from social media.
- Privacy concerns regarding data access and usage.
- Issues with specific features not working as intended.
User reviews
by Firefox user 18739374, 2025-03-04
by Firefox user 18796279, 2025-02-20
It's a great extension, but it's closed-source and has access to everything we do on websites, including username and password entry. And for this reason, I cannot use it: I have no way to know that it is not harvesting usernames and passwords.
by Miles B Huff, 2025-02-13
Add-on safety
Risk impact
SocialFocus: Hide Distractions requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, facebook.com, linkedin.com, twitter.com, x.com, reddit.com, instagram.com, google.com, ycombinator.com, twitch.tv, pinterest.com, netflix.com, tiktok.com, bsky.app
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of SocialFocus: Hide Distractions. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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