SocialFocus: Hide Distractions
What is SocialFocus?
Safari extension that lets you selectively hide attention-grabbing components on sites such as YouTube, Facebook and.
SocialFocus is a Safari extension that hides distracting page elements on supported websites instead of blocking the sites entirely. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn and Gmail, with options such as hiding recommended videos, shorts and comments on YouTube, or the feed, reels and stories on Facebook and Instagram. It also includes Startup Settings and Import / Export, and an optional PRO version adds features such as hotkey configuration and settings synchronization.
Pricing. SocialFocus is $4.99 to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Watching YouTube without recommended videos, shorts or comments
- Hiding the feed, reels or stories on Facebook and Instagram
- Using Reddit, Twitter or LinkedIn while hiding distracting elements
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
SocialFocus scores 74 out of 100: rating 62, rating count 70, App Store search rank 76, update recency 88. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Hide distractions on websites such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn, Gmail and take back control of your attention!
While we acknowledge the distracting and engrossing nature of these sites, completely blocking them is not always feasible due to the valuable content they offer.
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This Safari extension allows you to selectively hide attention-grabbing components on each site. For instance, on YouTube, you have the option to conceal recommended videos, shorts, comments, and more. Similarly, on Facebook and Instagram, you can hide the feed, reels, stories, and other elements. The same goes for each supported site.
Furthermore, SocialFocus offers an array of supplementary features, including Startup Settings, Import / Export and more.
Users who want to support the development of the project can additionally subscribe to the PRO version. The PRO version will give access to some additional features that are not available in the standard version, such as hotkey configuration, settings synchronization and some others.
NOTE: This extension does NOT work with the apps, it works only for websites while using the Safari browser.
Terms Of Use: https://socialfocus.app/tos/
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Questions about SocialFocus
Does it work in iOS apps?
No. The extension does NOT work with apps and works only for websites while using the Safari browser.
Does it block websites completely?
The listing says complete blocking is not always feasible, so the extension is built to selectively hide attention-grabbing components on each supported site instead.
What does the PRO version add?
The listing says PRO gives access to additional features not in the standard version, such as hotkey configuration and settings synchronization. Its price is not stated on the App Store.
Is SocialFocus free?
No. SocialFocus is $4.99 to download, with in-app purchases.
Is SocialFocus right for me?
SocialFocus is built for watching youtube without recommended videos, shorts or comments, hiding the feed, reels or stories on facebook and instagram, using reddit, twitter or linkedin while hiding distracting elements. It sits in the short video blocking list on AppTierList.
Is SocialFocus worth it?
SocialFocus is B tier, ranked #5 of 6 short video blocking apps with a score of 74 out of 100, from a 3.9 App Store rating across 939 ratings. Good, and 4 apps rank above it.
How does SocialFocus compare to ShortformBlock?
SocialFocus is B tier at 74; ShortformBlock is A tier at 83. ShortformBlock ranks higher. SocialFocus is $4.99 to download, with in-app purchases, ShortformBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is SocialFocus updated?
SocialFocus was last updated on 2026-07-02, 135 days ago.
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Short Video Blocking (B tier, #5) · Doomscrolling Reduction (D tier, #13)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 74 / 100
- Rank in list
- #5 of 6
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 3.9 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 939
App
- Price
- $4.99 + IAP (USD)
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (135 days ago)
- Size
- 51 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.4 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Mac
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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