Clean YouTube Search icon

Clean YouTube Search Chrome Extension Analysis

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Chrome extension ID: eedmnlphljcmpadockabbllheiklignn

Clean YouTube Search is a browser utility that allows users to toggle specific content blocks within YouTube's search result pages. It operates locally on the device to filter out non-essential video sections and ensure that only relevant video results remain visible during a search.

Developer:Taher Elsheikh
Version:1.5
Size:7.72MiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

125

Rating

2.8

4 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension positions itself as a clean, on-device utility designed to declutter YouTube search results. It specifically targets users who want to remove distracting elements like Shorts, 'People also watched' sections, and algorithmic recommendations from their search interface.

Inferred product pattern

Single-purpose DOM-manipulation filter for specific web interface cleanup.

Review-backed pain points

Users expressed confusion over the visual indicator for settings (red vs. grey) and reported instances where the filtering logic failed to apply to specific YouTube sections.

Observed feature gaps

Users have requested similar filtering capabilities for the main YouTube homepage, which is currently unsupported.

Tags
YouTubeSearch FiltersContent BlockerProductivity
Target users

- YouTube power users

- Distraction-prone viewers

- Minimalist interface enthusiasts

Primary use cases

- Removing Shorts from search

- Cleaning YouTube search results

- Filtering unwanted algorithmic content

Positive themes

- Successfully declutters search results

- Improves relevance of search output

- Functions as intended when configured correctly

Negative themes

- Confusing UI/UX regarding enabled/disabled states

- Functionality failure on certain updates

- Ambiguous extension branding

Observed friction

- None; the extension is presented as a free, independent project.

Evidence boundary: Data is derived from four user reviews ranging from 1 to 5 stars, alongside the official store description provided by the developer. The sample size is very small (4 reviews), which may not represent the full user experience across various browser versions or YouTube UI updates.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support complaints; users generally provide feedback directly via review channels.

Reliability

Some users report that the extension stops filtering content after YouTube site updates or browser restarts.

Privacy

No privacy complaints; the developer emphasizes on-device operation.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 4

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 1.5

- Size: 7.72MiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

remove youtube shortshide youtube search sectionsclean youtube searchyoutube search filter

Comparison

youtube ad blocker alternativeyoutube declutter extension

Problem

youtube shorts annoyinghide people also watched youtube

Alternative

youtube minimalist extension

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Screenshots

Clean YouTube Search screenshot
Clean YouTube Search screenshot
Clean YouTube Search screenshot
Clean YouTube Search screenshot

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