Feedbreak vs Unhook
Unhook is a well-loved, free way to clean up YouTube. If YouTube is the only site you need, it may be all you need. Here is where the two differ.
Side by side
| Feature | Feedbreak | Unhook |
|---|---|---|
| Sites | YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, Reddit, LinkedIn and TikTok on the web | YouTube only |
| Price | Free for every hide. Pro from $3.99/mo, $29/yr or $49 once | Free, supported by donations |
| Track record | New. Store listings are not live yet | Around 1M Chrome users and a 4.9 rating (store page, October 2026) |
| When a site changes | Rules update remotely, usually within hours, plus nightly checks on live sites | Fixes ship as extension updates through store review |
| Habit tools | Daily budgets, schedules, friction and intention prompts in Pro | Hides and tweaks; no budgets or schedules |
| Why-hidden labels and undo | Every hidden area explains itself, with Show once and Always show | Settings toggles |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox; Safari planned | Chrome and Firefox |
User counts and ratings are as listed on store pages in October 2026 and change weekly. We try to be fair; tell us if we got something wrong.
Where Unhook is strong
Unhook has been around for years, has about a million users and a very high rating. It is free and focused. If you only want a calmer YouTube and it works for you, there is no reason to switch.
Where Feedbreak is different
The main reasons people look for an alternative are breakage, breadth and habits. Some reviewers report that fixes arrive slowly after a YouTube change, and Unhook covers one site. Feedbreak updates its rules remotely, covers seven sites and adds optional tools such as daily budgets and schedules.
Feedbreak is newer, and the store listings are not live yet. Join the early-access list above and we will email you once.
Questions
For YouTube alone, Unhook is proven and free, and many people are happy with it. Feedbreak is a better fit if you want other sites covered, quick rule fixes, or budgets and schedules.
You can, but running two tools that touch the same page can conflict. Try one at a time.
Yes. Every hide is free, with no ads. Pro is optional.
No. It never reads page text, titles or account names.
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