Is UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus earns a safety grade B, 78.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
78.1/100
Grade B · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus earns a safety grade of B (78.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Community Reputation (56%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus looks broadly trustworthy. 100,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 2.5/5 from 828 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-10-07. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 85% · 21.2/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 80% · 12.8/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 56% · 5.6/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests permissions that are typical for a tool designed to customize YouTube’s interface. The scripting and host access to *://www.youtube.com/* and *://m.youtube.com/* allow it to modify page content in order to hide Shorts, recommendations, or other elements. Storage is used to save your preferences, and alarms or sidePanel can support optional features like scheduled focus modes. While the access is broad and could technically read or alter anything on YouTube pages you visit, this scope is expected for an extension that needs to reshape the site’s layout and behavior.
As with any browser extension that manipulates a website you spend a lot of time on, it is wise to consider what data is collected. The developer’s privacy declaration lists the collection of personally identifiable information, financial and payment details, web history, and website content. This is more data than a simple content blocker typically requires, and users should review the privacy policy to understand why such information is gathered. General risks in this category include potential conflicts with YouTube updates or other extensions, and the possibility that a future update could alter behavior in unexpected ways. Staying on an actively maintained version helps reduce compatibility issues.
According to the provided safety score, this extension’s strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership, which indicates it is being updated regularly and has clear ownership—a positive sign for ongoing support and security patches. The weakest dimension is Community Reputation, which reflects a 2.5-star average from over 800 ratings and suggests that many users have encountered bugs, missing functionality, or other frustrations. While the overall grade of B (78/100) does not flag it as dangerous, the low community score and the declared collection of sensitive data mean a careful user should weigh the benefits against the privacy trade-offs.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus?
- Publisher untrap.app
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 838 browser extensions we track, UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus scores higher on safety than 57% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus FAQ
- Is UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus safe?
- UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus earns a safety grade of B (78.1/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus?
- UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus is operated by untrap.app.
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