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How to Disable YouTube Try the YouTube Kids App Popup
Aug 20, 2019Web and InternetComments (5)
Here's a simple way to hide the YouTube "Try the YouTube Kids App" popup that shows up on the main screen. Please note that this may also block other types of popups that YouTube uses.
To block the popup, you'll need an ad blocker extension or plug-in for your browser. If you don't already have one, you can get one from your browser's extension/plug-in page. I recommend µBlock Origin for either Chrome or Firefox. Any one that supports the AdBlock Plus filter syntax will work.
Once you have the ad blocker installed, you'll need to add two lines to the custom filter section. You can do this in the "My filters" section of uBlock, which can be found depending on your browser at:
Chrome
More Tools > Extensions > uBlock Origin Options > My filters
Firefox
Add-ons > Extensions > uBlock Origin Options > Show Dashboard > My filters
Add this filter on its own line (copy and paste it) and then hit "Apply changes":
You shouldn't need to restart your browser.
If you want to revert back to allowing YouTube live chat, you'll just have to remove the filter from your custom filters.
Note: After further testing it looks like this filter now blocks the new popup menu used for your account (when clicking your profile icon in the top-right). Not sure how to get around that yet.
Get an Ad Blocker
To block the popup, you'll need an ad blocker extension or plug-in for your browser. If you don't already have one, you can get one from your browser's extension/plug-in page. I recommend µBlock Origin for either Chrome or Firefox. Any one that supports the AdBlock Plus filter syntax will work.
Adding a Custom Filter
Once you have the ad blocker installed, you'll need to add two lines to the custom filter section. You can do this in the "My filters" section of uBlock, which can be found depending on your browser at:
Chrome
More Tools > Extensions > uBlock Origin Options > My filters
Firefox
Add-ons > Extensions > uBlock Origin Options > Show Dashboard > My filters
Add this filter on its own line (copy and paste it) and then hit "Apply changes":
www.youtube.com##.ytd-popup-containerYou shouldn't need to restart your browser.
Reverting Back
If you want to revert back to allowing YouTube live chat, you'll just have to remove the filter from your custom filters.