Free Chrome extension for YouTube

SBlock YouTube

A cleaner, calmer YouTube experience.

SBlock YouTube is a free Chrome extension built specifically for YouTube and YouTube Music. It helps reduce ads and distractions with YouTube-focused controls, while regular SBlock protects other supported websites.

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Available free from the official Chrome Web Store.

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SBlock YouTube extension interface

Built specifically for YouTube

Keep the videos. Reduce the interruptions.

SBlock YouTube is designed for supported YouTube pages in desktop Chrome. Its controls are separate from the regular SBlock extension.

YouTube ad blocking

Helps block pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll, banner, overlay, promoted, and supported search ads.

Focus Mode

Hide selected distractions such as Shorts, comments, live chat, autoplay, and recommendations.

YouTube Music support

Use the dedicated extension on supported YouTube Music pages for a cleaner listening experience.

Channel controls

Keep protection on globally or change the protection setting for an individual channel.

Status and statistics

View service status and available statistics for blocked ads, time saved, and other activity.

Coming soon

AI Segmenter

Planned controls for sponsors, intros, outros, self-promotion, subscribe reminders, and recaps.

Two extensions, two clear jobs

Which SBlock extension should you use?

For YouTube

SBlock YouTube

Choose SBlock YouTube for YouTube, YouTube Music, Focus Mode, channel controls, and YouTube-specific protection.

Install SBlock YouTube

For other websites

SBlock

Choose regular SBlock for ads, trackers, cookie prompts, and unwanted page elements across other supported websites.

Install SBlock

Start in three steps

Set up SBlock YouTube in Chrome.

  1. 1

    Install the official extension

    Open the SBlock YouTube listing in the Chrome Web Store and add it to desktop Chrome.

  2. 2

    Confirm YouTube access

    Make sure the extension is enabled and permitted to work on youtube.com.

  3. 3

    Choose your controls

    Adjust protection, Focus Mode, statistics, and channel-specific settings to match how you watch.

Need help with paid results? Read how to block YouTube search ads with SBlock YouTube.

Frequently asked questions

SBlock YouTube FAQ

Is SBlock YouTube the same as regular SBlock?

No. SBlock YouTube is built specifically for YouTube and YouTube Music. Regular SBlock protects other supported websites.

Does SBlock YouTube work in the native YouTube mobile app?

No. It is a Chrome extension for supported desktop browser pages and cannot control native phone, television, or streaming-device apps.

Can I hide Shorts, comments, and recommendations?

Yes. Focus Mode provides controls for selected distractions including Shorts, comments, live chat, autoplay, and recommendations.

Does it support YouTube Music?

Yes. SBlock YouTube is designed for supported YouTube and YouTube Music pages in Chrome.

Is AI Segmenter available now?

No. AI Segmenter is currently marked as coming soon. The page does not represent that feature as already released.

Ready for a calmer watch?

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