YT Homepage Cleaner — Clean Up YouTube Recommendations
Operates strictly on youtube.com using local browser storage only
How it works
YouTube’s homepage and right-hand watch sidebar frequently recycle videos you watched months ago or thumbnails you have ignored a dozen times. YT Homepage Cleaner reads YouTube’s progress bar (configurable between 25% and 90%) and collapses watched cards cleanly. Behind the scenes, it sends the native "Not interested" → "Already watched" signal in stealth mode while locking scroll position, preventing backdrop dimming, and preserving video player keyboard focus.
What it does
- ✓ Hides watched videos on Homepage and /watch sidebar using an adjustable 25%–90% progress threshold
- ✓ Removes repetitive video suggestions after a customizable impression limit
- ✓ Stealth algorithm training with reactive scroll lock, zero backdrop dimming, and player focus safety
- ✓ Optional hiding for YouTube Shorts shelves and system Radio Mixes (list=RD), plus Feed Keeper scroll guard
- ✓ Quick Alt+Shift+C toggle shortcut to pause or resume anytime (works across localized YouTube UIs)
Access & Pricing
Completely free extension with zero ads, subscriptions, or external requests.
Questions & Feedback
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does hiding sidebar videos on /watch cause scroll jumps or steal player focus?
No. Version 1.0.16 includes reactive scroll locking, backdrop suppression, and active-element focus restoration so native YouTube shortcuts (Space, J, K, L) keep working smoothly.
How do I quickly pause or resume the cleaner?
Press Alt+Shift+C anywhere on YouTube or use the pause toggle inside the extension popup.