Filca: Filter YouTube Feed by Category

Tired of getting lost in endless YouTube recommendations? Filca is a lightweight, smart extension that utilizes upon YouTube’s built in category selecting chips feature, giving you even more precise control over what you see. By automatically filtering YouTube’s homepage and recommendations based on your selected categories — even intelligently matching to similar ones when exact matches are missing — this tool helps you stay focused and avoid distractions. Whether you visit YouTube to learn, work, or relax, the platform often blurs the line between focused intent and mindless browsing. This extension aims to: - Reduce unintentional distractions - Align YouTube recommendations with your goals - Give you control over when and how content is filtered - Help you develop awareness of your viewing habits Available Features: Enhanced category filtering (built on YouTube's chips feature): - Lets you choose and store your favorite categories for future sessions. Every time you visit YouTube, your selected category is auto-applied. - If the exact category isn’t available, the extension intelligently applies the most similar available category using fuzzy matching Time-based category preferences: - Set different active categories for specific days and times - Tailor your experience to match your schedule (e.g., study categories on weekdays, entertainment on weekends or evenings)