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Escape the Algorithm

A FREE and OPEN-SOURCE browser extension to break free from social media addiction by hiding distracting feeds and suggested content.

Zero data collection. Zero tracking. Just freedom from algorithms.

Features

  • 🚫 Block feeds on YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (and more in the future)
  • ⚡ Toggle content visibility with one click
  • 🎯 Customize which platforms to block
  • 🎥 Disable YouTube autoplay
  • 🔒 Zero data collection - everything runs locally in your browser

Installation

Chrome Web Store

Install for Chrome

Firefox Add-ons

Install for Firefox

Development

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 14+
  • npm 6+

Quick Start

See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed development instructions.

Clone the repository

bash git clone https://github.com/username/escapethealgorithm.git

Install dependencies

bash npm install

Build for Chrome

npm run build:chrome

Build for Firefox

npm run build:firefox

Why This Exists

Social media algorithms are designed to be smarter than we are at capturing our attention. This project aims to help people reclaim their time and attention by making it easier to use social media intentionally rather than compulsively.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md for how to help.

License

MIT License – see LICENSE for details.

Contact

Questions? Ideas? Email ernest@escapethealgorithm.org


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