Install Unhook for Chrome
Add the Unhook Chrome extension to your Google Chrome browser and start enjoying a distraction-free YouTube experience in seconds. The extension is completely free, requires no account, and your data stays private.
100% Private
All settings stored locally. No data ever leaves your browser.
Instant Effect
CSS-based blocking ensures zero flicker. Distractions never appear.
Lightweight
Under 30KB total. No background processes, no performance impact.
Chrome Web Store Install
The easiest way to install — automatic updates included.
Click Install
Click the button above to open the Chrome Web Store page for the Unhook Chrome extension, where you can review ratings and details before installing.
Add to Chrome
Click 'Add to Chrome' on the Chrome Web Store page and then confirm the installation when prompted by your browser. The entire process takes just a few seconds.
Open YouTube
Navigate to YouTube.com and you will notice a cleaner, distraction-free interface immediately with the default Unhook settings already applied to your browsing experience.
Customize Settings
Click the Unhook icon in your Chrome toolbar to open the settings panel, where you can toggle each feature on or off to create your ideal unhooked YouTube experience.
Manual Installation
Install directly from the ZIP file using Chrome Developer Mode.
Download ZIP
Click the 'Download Extension ZIP' button above to download the Unhook extension package to your computer.
Extract Files
Locate the downloaded unhook-extension.zip file and extract it to a folder on your computer. Remember where you extracted it.
Open Extensions Page
Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions in the address bar. Enable 'Developer mode' using the toggle in the top right corner of the page.
Load Extension
Click the 'Load unpacked' button and select the folder where you extracted the Unhook extension files. The extension will be installed immediately.
Pin & Enjoy
Click the puzzle piece icon in the Chrome toolbar, then pin Unhook for quick access. Visit YouTube to see the extension in action.
Ready to Take Back Your Focus?
Join hundreds of thousands who use Unhook to browse YouTube distraction-free. Free forever, no account required.