YouTube End Screen Remover

WHAT IT DOES

YouTube End Screen Remover is a browser extension that automatically scans the current YouTube page for end screen elements, video suggestions, and end screen overlays. It detects end screen elements by examining class names, IDs, and data attributes for patterns like "ytp-ce-element", "ytd-end-screen-renderer", and related selectors. The extension adds a floating remove button (🚫) next to the video player, providing quick access to end screen removal controls. Clicking the button opens a panel where you can enable or disable end screen removal, hide recommended videos, hide subscribe buttons, and customize visibility settings. The panel provides three main toggles: "Remove End Screens" (hides end screen overlays), "Hide Recommended Videos" (hides the watch-next sidebar), and "Hide Subscribe Buttons" (hides subscription prompts). Each toggle applies immediately, and your preferences are saved locally. The extension also provides "Remove All Now" and "Show All Now" buttons for quick mode switching. The extension maintains an end screen removal preferences database with settings history, notes, and tags for each video. The main panel displays video information, toggle controls for each distraction type, and saved preferences for the current and recent videos. All data is stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue, ensuring your preferences persist across page reloads and browser sessions. This helps users who want to watch videos without being interrupted by end screens, recommended videos, or subscribe prompts, providing a cleaner and more focused viewing experience.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension runs on any YouTube page that displays end screen elements, video suggestions, or end screen overlays – including YouTube watch pages and any page with YouTube video content. The extension intelligently adapts to different page structures and supports a wide range of common YouTube display patterns. No manual configuration is required per site; the extension automatically detects end screen elements using a flexible pattern matching system. This makes it ideal for users who want to remove distractions at the end of videos.

HOW TO USE

Simply install the extension and navigate to any YouTube video page. The extension automatically detects the video and shows a remove button (🚫) next to the video player. Click the button to open the end screen removal panel. The panel shows the video title and a list of toggles: "Remove End Screens", "Hide Recommended Videos", and "Hide Subscribe Buttons". Toggle each option on or off to customize your viewing experience – the changes apply immediately. Click "Remove All Now" to hide all end screens and distractions at once, or "Show All Now" to restore everything. A floating button (📺) appears in the bottom-right corner of the page – click this to open the panel from anywhere. Use the notes section to add notes about viewing preferences or distraction reduction. The panel also shows saved preferences for the current video and recent videos. Use the "Clear All Preferences" button to remove all tracking data when needed.

ONE TECHNICAL SECTION – WHY IT WORKS

The extension uses DOM manipulation to hide end screen elements without disrupting the page layout. The detection system uses a comprehensive set of CSS selectors targeting YouTube's end screen class patterns: ".ytp-ce-element" for end screen cards, ".ytd-end-screen-renderer" for the end screen container, and various related selectors. When a toggle is activated, the extension applies display:none to the corresponding elements. The extension uses a data attribute (data-esRemoved or data-esHidden) to track which elements have been hidden, allowing for reliable show/hide operations. The recommended videos removal targets the watch-next sidebar and secondary results renderer. The subscribe button removal targets subscribe button renderers across the page. Each toggle stores its state in the local settings database. A MutationObserver detects dynamic content updates and re-scans only when new elements appear, balancing real-time accuracy with system performance.

THE PANEL – DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The end screen removal panel includes a draggable title bar, allowing you to position it anywhere on screen for convenient access during video watching. The extension remembers your preferred position per website, so the panel opens in the same location each time you return to that domain. The panel supports snap-to-edge behavior – when dragged near screen edges, it gently snaps into place for a tidy workspace layout. You can collapse the panel down to just its title bar by clicking the collapse button, keeping it accessible without taking up screen space. The toggles and settings are contained within a scrollable body, ensuring all content remains accessible even on smaller screens. Pressing the Escape key closes the panel instantly, returning you to your video viewing workflow.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension to be installed and enabled, as it relies on BotGentz's userscript injection and GM_* API shims for cross-browser compatibility. Websites frequently update their HTML structures and class names, which may cause end screen detection to break temporarily – we actively maintain the matching patterns and release updates regularly. The extension stores all preference data, notes, and history exclusively in your local browser storage (GM_setValue); no data is ever transmitted to any external server or third party. The extension does not read, modify, or interfere with any YouTube content, videos, or functionality beyond the end screen display – it operates on the page content and stores only metadata (video IDs, titles, preference settings, and notes) that you explicitly create. You are responsible for backing up your preference data if you switch browsers or clear your storage. Use this tool responsibly and in accordance with YouTube's Terms of Service.