I've been using "Unhook" instead of DF YouTube. As far as I can tell from the screenshots it's more customisable, more widely used, and even works with Firefox for Android.
The exception thing is really life-changing. It works on Cold Turkey, too. I allow reddit.com/r/*/comments/ but block the rest of Reddit.
Have you heard of Distraction Free Instagram (distractionfreeapps.com). It's great, and I have been using it, but: it's closed source for legal reasons (you are putting your password in!) and it's only for Android. But if you access Instagram only from a browser that has LeechblockNG on it (kagi.com/orion for iOS), you could block the explore page specifically. It's something.
Great post, very helpful. I've been using uBlock Origin (and Ghostery), just added Clear URL to my Firefox browser. What's been turning me off is Youtube trying to get me to disable uBlock, but there's a workaround for now: Enable uBlock in private windows and always open Youtube in private mode.
If you’re already in the Apple ecosystem, what do you think of Safari v Firefox? I’ve been using chrome on my laptop forever, but it seems time to switch.
I've been using "Unhook" instead of DF YouTube. As far as I can tell from the screenshots it's more customisable, more widely used, and even works with Firefox for Android.
https:// unhook.app
The exception thing is really life-changing. It works on Cold Turkey, too. I allow reddit.com/r/*/comments/ but block the rest of Reddit.
Have you heard of Distraction Free Instagram (distractionfreeapps.com). It's great, and I have been using it, but: it's closed source for legal reasons (you are putting your password in!) and it's only for Android. But if you access Instagram only from a browser that has LeechblockNG on it (kagi.com/orion for iOS), you could block the explore page specifically. It's something.
you're doing god's work
Great post, very helpful. I've been using uBlock Origin (and Ghostery), just added Clear URL to my Firefox browser. What's been turning me off is Youtube trying to get me to disable uBlock, but there's a workaround for now: Enable uBlock in private windows and always open Youtube in private mode.
Another great post Justin - bravo! I had never heard of Leechblock and it sounds brilliant... I can’t wait to start using it
If you’re already in the Apple ecosystem, what do you think of Safari v Firefox? I’ve been using chrome on my laptop forever, but it seems time to switch.