dpashutskii / analytics-blocker

Simple local Chrome extension to block YT analytics

YouTube Analytics Blocker (MV3)

Blocks distracting YouTube Analytics while keeping Studio usable.

Load the extension locally

1. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions.
2. Enable "Developer mode" (top-right).
3. Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder: analytics-blocker.
4. Refresh https://studio.youtube.com/.

What is blocked/hidden

• Hidden on Studio dashboard (via content script):
  • Latest video performance card (ytcd-card[test-id="channel-dashboard-snapshot-card"])
  • Channel analytics card (ytcd-card[test-id="channel-dashboard-facts-card"])
  • Published videos card (ytcd-card[test-id="channel-dashboard-recent-videos-card"])
  • Analytics sidebar link (and its parent list item)
• Redirected pages (via rules.json → blocked.html):
  • https://studio.youtube.com/*/analytics*
  • https://www.youtube.com/analytics*
  • https://www.youtube.com/*/analytics*

Notes:

• The content script uses a MutationObserver to keep these elements hidden as Studio updates dynamically.
• Temporarily need analytics? Disable the extension from chrome://extensions and reload, or we can add a toggle action.

Extend

• Add or remove selectors in content.js/content.css to tune what’s hidden.
• Add more redirect rules in rules.json if needed. Reload the extension after changes.