Gazenest vs DF Tube
DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube) removes distracting elements from the YouTube interface. Gazenest adds those same controls plus a full tracking and scoring layer on top.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Gazenest | DF Tube |
|---|---|---|
| Hide homepage feed | Yes | Yes |
| Hide recommendations sidebar | Yes | Yes |
| Hide end cards and autoplay | Yes | Yes |
| Hide comments | Yes | Yes |
| Watch time tracking | Yes | No |
| Behavioural scores | Yes | No |
| Intent Mode | Yes (Plus and above) | No |
| Multi-device sync | Yes | No |
| Watch history | Yes | No |
| Firefox support | Yes | Chrome only |
| Price | Paid subscription | Free |
Pricing
| Pricing | Gazenest | DF Tube |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Subscription -- see gazenest.com/pricing | Free |
| Browser support | Chrome + Firefox | Chrome only |
When to choose DF Tube
Choose DF Tube when you use Chrome and want a well-established, free extension that removes YouTube distractions with granular per-element controls. It is a mature tool with a large user base and no cost.
When to choose Gazenest
Choose Gazenest when removing distracting UI elements is not the end goal -- when you want to measure, score, and improve your YouTube behaviour over time. Gazenest also supports Firefox, making it the only option if you are not on Chrome.
Verdict
DF Tube is the right free tool for cleaning up the YouTube interface on Chrome. Gazenest is for users who want data, scoring, and cross-device sync in addition to UI controls. They are not direct substitutes.
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