Free Chrome extension for YouTube

SBlock YouTube Ad Blocker

For a cleaner, calmer YouTube in Chrome.

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.

SBlock YouTube extension interface

Complete feature tour

Everything SBlock YouTube can do.

Explore the protection, statistics, and Focus controls available in the extension. The entire AI Segmenter suite is shown separately and clearly marked as coming soon.

Protection and service

Control how SBlock YouTube protects you.

Available now

Keep protection active across supported YouTube pages, adjust it for individual channels, and see current service health without leaving the extension.

  • YouTube ad blocking

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

  • Global Protection

    Switch protection on across supported YouTube pages from one clear control.

  • Per-channel controls

    Keep protection on globally or turn it off for an individual channel when you want to support that creator.

  • YouTube Music support

    Use SBlock YouTube on supported YouTube Music pages for a cleaner listening experience.

  • Live Status

    See current service health, recent update timing, and incident information directly in the extension.

  • Light and dark appearance

    Switch the extension interface appearance to match how you prefer to browse.

Your blocking activity

Statistics that make protection visible.

Available now

Review your YouTube blocking activity across Lifetime, 24 Hours, 7 Days, or 30 Days.

  • Lifetime
  • 24 Hours
  • 7 Days
  • 30 Days
  • Ads blockedSee blocked-ad activity
  • Time savedEstimate time recovered
  • Money savedSee estimated savings
  • Blocking periodTrack active protection time

Control what you see and how long you watch

Focus Mode and healthier watch controls.

Available now

Create a calmer YouTube layout, set a daily watch limit, and replace supported clickbait thumbnails with real video frames.

Daily Limit

Choose a preset or custom watch limit, then show warnings or block YouTube when the limit is reached.

  • 30m
  • 1h
  • 2h
  • Custom

Warnings or Block YouTube

Clickbait Remover

Use real video frames as supported thumbnails and choose the point in the video used for the replacement frame.

  • Real video frames
  • Adjustable thumbnail point

Choose what to hide

Turn individual YouTube distractions on or off and reset the selection whenever you want.

  • Shorts
  • Games
  • Irrelevant Search
  • Live Chat
  • Comments
  • Autoplay
  • Recommended Videos
  • Homepage Recommendations
  • End-Screen Suggestions

Planned AI controls

AI Segmenter

Coming soon
The entire AI Segmenter suite is coming soon. These AI controls are planned and are not currently available in the released extension.

Planned detection categories

  • Sponsors
  • Self-promotion
  • Subscribe reminders
  • Intros
  • Outros
  • Recaps

Planned skip behavior

  • Skip after a delay
  • Ask every time
  • Skip instantly

Planned video segment view

Review detected segments for the current video and see what the future AI feature identifies.

Two extensions, two clear jobs

Which SBlock extension should you use?

For YouTube

SBlock YouTube

Choose SBlock YouTube for YouTube and YouTube Music ad blocking, channel controls, statistics, live status, Focus Mode, daily limits, Clickbait Remover, and distraction controls. AI Segmenter is coming soon.

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, channel settings, Focus Mode, daily limits, Clickbait Remover, statistics, and the distractions you want to hide.

Want help after setup? Choose an SBlock YouTube guide below.

SBlock YouTube guides

Get more from YouTube in Chrome.

Use these practical guides to block paid placements, simplify YouTube, and create healthier viewing limits.

YouTube ads

Block YouTube search ads

Recognize sponsored results, check extension access, and troubleshoot a paid placement that remains visible.

Read the search ads guide

Focus Mode

Hide Shorts and recommendations

Reduce comments, live chat, autoplay, Shorts, and recommendation surfaces without changing your YouTube account.

Read the Focus Mode guide

Daily Limit

Limit YouTube watch time

Set a daily viewing limit, choose warnings or blocking, and build a calmer routine in desktop Chrome.

Read the watch time guide

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 lets you control Shorts, Games, irrelevant search, live chat, comments, autoplay, recommended videos, homepage recommendations, and end-screen suggestions.

Can SBlock YouTube limit how long I watch?

Yes. Daily Limit supports preset or custom watch limits and can show warnings or block YouTube when the selected limit is reached.

What does Clickbait Remover do?

Clickbait Remover can replace supported thumbnails with real frames from the video and lets you choose the point used for the replacement frame.

What statistics can I see?

You can review Lifetime, 24 Hours, 7 Days, or 30 Days activity for ads blocked, estimated time saved, estimated money saved, and the blocking period.

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. The entire AI Segmenter suite—including detection categories, skip behavior, and the video segment view—is coming soon and is not currently available in the released extension.

Ready for a calmer watch?

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