How to Easily Avoid the YouTube Rabbit Hole

I'm not ready to give up YouTube entirely, but I'm determined to stop binging endless videos. Here's how I've cut my YouTube watch-time by more than 75%.

Mar 04, 2025

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As I've scaled back my social media usage, deleting various profiles, I've discovered YouTube is the most challenging platform to leave behind. I've used it for everything from music to home repairs.

I'm not ready to give up YouTube entirely, but I'm determined to stop binging endless videos. Here's how I've cut my YouTube watch-time by more than 75%.

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