Gazenest vs Unhook
Unhook hides YouTube UI elements that drive distraction -- recommendations, comments, Shorts. Gazenest does the same hiding, but also adds watch-time tracking and behavioural scoring. Some people use both.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Gazenest | Unhook |
|---|---|---|
| Hide YouTube homepage recommendations | Yes | Yes |
| Hide Shorts | Yes | Yes |
| Hide comments | Yes | Yes |
| Hide sidebar (Up Next) | Yes | Yes |
| Watch time tracking | Yes | No |
| Behavioural scores | Yes | No |
| Intent Mode | Yes (Plus and above) | No |
| Multi-device sync | Yes | No -- single browser, no sync |
| Watch history dashboard | Yes | No |
| Weekly email reports | Yes | No |
| Firefox support | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Paid subscription | Free |
Pricing
| Pricing | Gazenest | Unhook |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Subscription -- see gazenest.com/pricing | Free |
| Data sync | Cloud sync across devices | Local browser only |
When to choose Unhook
Choose Unhook when you want a simple, free way to hide the most distracting parts of YouTube without paying for a subscription or syncing data. It is the right tool if you only need to change what you see, not understand how you watch.
When to choose Gazenest
Choose Gazenest when hiding recommendations is not enough -- when you want to understand how much time you are actually spending, whether your usage is intentional, and how your habits change over time. Gazenest answers questions Unhook cannot: how long did I actually watch? Am I in control?
Verdict
Unhook and Gazenest overlap on UI hiding but diverge completely on everything else. Unhook is free and simple. Gazenest is a paid behavioural layer that goes much further. If you need data about your habits, Gazenest. If you just want a cleaner YouTube UI at no cost, Unhook.
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