The Unhook Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Unhook in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Unhook
The Insider’s Guide
Browser extension that hides YouTube recommendations and comments
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from Unhook’s own pages.
Made by Unhook · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Unhook’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Unhook’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 60 of the 83 other focus apps we grade
Unhook is a free browser extension that removes parts of YouTube's interface: the home feed, related videos, comments, end screens and more. Each element can be toggled from a popup. It runs in Chrome, Firefox and Edge, and works with mobile YouTube in Firefox for Android.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Unhook, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It only works on YouTube, settings stay in the one browser, and there is no Safari version.
- 1
Best for cutting YouTube recommendations
Unhook is a free browser extension that hides YouTube's home feed, related videos, comments and Shorts.
- 2
It is free
Unhook has no paid plan at all. The extension is free. The developer asks for voluntary contributions on its Firefox add-on page.
- 3
Hide the home feed
Removes homepage recommendations, the trending tab and the Explore section.
- 4
Hide related videos
Removes the sidebar suggestions and the end-screen video wall and cards.
- 5
Hide comments
Removes the comments section, with options for profile photos and live chat.
- 6
A 3.0 GPA, above 60 of 83
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
Unhook is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Unhook at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Browser extension
- Made by
- Unhook
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for cutting YouTube recommendations
Unhook is a free browser extension that hides YouTube's home feed, related videos, comments and Shorts. It only works on YouTube, settings stay in the one browser, and there is no Safari version.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free with no paid plan, only a voluntary contributions request on its Firefox page. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Everything is free and toggled from the popup. |
| Features | C | Hides the home feed, related videos, comments, Shorts and other parts and turns off autoplay. It does that one job fully, but it is only YouTube. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record, but you install it and flip switches with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Browser extension only, for Chrome, Firefox and Edge. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Unhook is for
- Fits if you open YouTube for one video and leave
- Works for people who want the home feed and comments gone
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to block sites other than YouTube
- Skip it if you use Safari, as no version is listed
- Watch out: settings live in each browser and do not carry between devices
- Too light for a phone, since it is an extension for desktop browsers
Good to know
Good for
- People who open YouTube for one video and get pulled into recommendations
- Anyone who wants to keep YouTube but remove its feeds
Worth knowing
- Works only on YouTube.
- Settings live in the browser, so they do not carry between browsers or devices on their own.
- Its privacy policy says extension data stays in the browser's local storage and nothing is transmitted.
- No Safari version is listed; the site links Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Unhook is free to use.
Free with no paid plan, only a voluntary contributions request on its Firefox page.
Free
$0
All options, toggled from the extension popup; no paid plan is listed.
The free plan
The extension is free. The developer asks for voluntary contributions on its Firefox add-on page.
Read from addons.mozilla.org on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Browser extension
Browser extension that hides YouTube recommendations and comments. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: local-first, site & app blocker.
Hides the home feed, related videos, comments, Shorts and other parts and turns off autoplay.
- Hide the home feed
- Removes homepage recommendations, the trending tab and the Explore section.
- Hide related videos
- Removes the sidebar suggestions and the end-screen video wall and cards.
- Hide comments
- Removes the comments section, with options for profile photos and live chat.
- Hide Shorts and more
- Options cover the Shorts tab, notification bell, top header, video description and buttons bar.
- Turn off autoplay
- Disables autoplay and annotations.
Where it runs
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Unhook is made by Unhook.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
60/83
Other focus apps it is graded above
Unhook's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 60 of the 83 other focus apps we grade, and level with 15.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 64 of 83) and worst on features (C, above 5).
Unhook has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 84 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Unhook’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 47 of 83
- AFree plan and trialAbove 64 of 83
- CFeaturesAbove 5 of 83
- BEase of useAbove 22 of 83
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 11 of 83
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 70 focus apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Unhook is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Unhook is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 60 of the 83 other focus apps we grade.
What you could not
- Blocking that reaches every browser and app and is hard to switch off.
What this rests on. Unhook’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
BlockSite, LeechBlock NG, StayFocusd, Focus and Freedom
The 5 tools Unhook is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
BlockSite
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Website and app blocker for browsers and phones.
- Only BlockSite lists iOS and Android apps.
- BlockSite can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.8GPA
LeechBlock NG
Free
Free browser extension that blocks time-wasting sites on a schedule.
- LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.0GPA
StayFocusd
Free
Free Chrome and Edge extension that limits time on distracting sites.
- StayFocusd also covers time tracking.
- 2.4GPA
Focus
Free trial · from $49 one-time
Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps on a schedule.
- Unhook has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Unhook lists a browser extension.
- Only Focus lists a macOS app.
- 2.2GPA
Freedom
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones.
- Only Freedom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Freedom also covers focus music.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Unhook free?
Yes. Unhook is free to use.
How much does Unhook cost?
Unhook lists one plan. Free: $0.
Does Unhook have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Unhook is listed for no platform we could confirm.
Does Unhook have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Unhook is listed for no platform we could confirm.
Is Unhook open source?
Unhook is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Unhook?
Unhook is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Unhook?
The closest alternatives to Unhook in our directory are BlockSite, LeechBlock NG, StayFocusd, Focus and Freedom.
How does Unhook compare with other focus apps?
Unhook's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 60 of the 83 other focus apps we grade, and level with 15.
Is Unhook good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Unhook A for value for money. Unhook has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Unhook?
Unhook is free, so making your own would save you nothing. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 60 of the 83 other focus apps we grade.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Unhook’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Unhook's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Unhook. Prices change, so check unhook.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Unhook, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/unhook
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Unhook’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Unhook is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Unhook. Prices and plans change: check unhook.app before you buy.