Version 1.0.96 - Bug Fixes & Navigation Improvements

Fixed:
• Search results page no longer breaks when "Hide Recommended Videos" or "Hide Sidebar" is enabled
• Video player no longer persists on homepage/search pages when navigating away from watch pages
• Improved page-specific CSS scoping to prevent layout issues during navigation

Enhanced:
• Better handling of YouTube's single-page app navigation
• More reliable sidebar hiding that respects page context

Version 1.0.95 - Bug Fix Release

Fixed:
- Video thumbnail hover previews no longer show a black screen when the "Hide End Screen Cards" toggle is enabled. The extension now correctly targets only the main video player's end screen elements while preserving thumbnail preview functionality throughout YouTube.

This update ensures a smoother browsing experience with all features working as intended.

Version 1.0.90 - December 2025

New Features:
- Hide Subscriptions Toggle - New control to hide subscription recommendations in the YouTube sidebar
- Instant Element Hiding - Eliminated all delays when hiding elements for a smoother experience
- Live Chat Support - Recommendations now properly hide in live streams and chat layouts
- Transcript Protection - Transcripts and engagement panels always remain visible regardless of other settings

UI/UX Improvements:
- Redesigned power dropdown with compact layout and rounded corners
- Enhanced menu page with better spacing, backgrounds, and shadows
- Updated Show Stats toggle to match main page toggle size for consistency
- Changed break timer text to "See you in" for better clarity
- Updated disabled state icon to a friendly ":(" emoticon

Technical Improvements:
- Implemented CSS-based instant hiding for zero-delay performance
- Enhanced engagement panel detection to protect important content
- Extended container support for live chat and streaming layouts
- Full translations updated across 6 languages (English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, French, German)

Version 1.0.85 - Granular Sidebar Controls

NEW FEATURES:
• Video Sidebar Sub-Toggles: New independent controls for Hide Recommended Videos, Hide Shorts, and Hide Playlists under the Video Sidebar toggle
• Feedback Page: Quick access to submit feedback directly from the extension popup
• Sponsor Page: New support options including GitHub Sponsors, UPI, and store links

IMPROVEMENTS:
• Enhanced Shorts detection in sidebar using URL patterns, overlay badges, and metadata
• Search page Shorts hiding no longer affects video page sidebar
• Better playlist preservation when hiding recommendations

BUG FIXES:
• Fixed sidebar not reappearing after turning off Video Sidebar toggle
• Fixed attribute typo in sidebar collapse logic
• Improved element restoration when toggling settings off

Stay focused. Stay LockedIn.

Release Notes (1.0.82)

Background-managed Take a Break timer keeps counting even if the popup/browser is closed and automatically flips the extension back on.
A bright “Time’s Up” overlay now flashes on every YouTube tab and redirects straight to the YouTube homepage when a break ends.
Redirect-to-Subscriptions and Hide Playlists sub-toggles only appear when their parent switches are enabled, keeping the popup tidy and preventing accidental redirects.
Instant CSS hides Home/Shorts navigation items before YouTube renders, eliminating the previous blink.
Custom feed uploader is temporarily disabled with a “Coming Soon” card to avoid corrupt placeholders while the feature is rebuilt.

Version 1.0.75 - Livestream & Toggle Fixes

Bug Fixes:
• Fixed sidebar recommendations not hiding on YouTube livestream pages
• Enhanced livestream compatibility with improved video renderer detection

Technical Improvements:
• Strengthened sidebar hiding logic for better livestream support
• Improved page-type detection for more reliable toggle behavior
• Better mobile layout detection and support
• Comprehensive container hiding for all livestream recommendation types

This update focuses on stability and reliability, ensuring all features work consistently across different YouTube page types including livestreams.

Version 1.0.7 Updates:

• Added Hide Playlist Toggle which as it says hides the playlist
• Changed the logic of Hide Recommended Videos toggle, it now does not hide the complete video sidebar it just hides the Recommended videos and keeps the Playlists
• Enhanced UI scaling for better visibility and usability

Version 1.0.6 - Major UI Overhaul & New Features!

🎨 NEW UI DESIGN
• Complete popup redesign with 4 logical groups (Homepage, Video Page, Search Results, YouTube Sidebar)
• Modern thread-line styling for better visual hierarchy
• Compact footer with GitHub and Support links
• Auto-version display

✨ NEW FEATURES
• Hide Comments - Remove distracting comment sections from video pages
• Hide Search Recommendations - Block "From related searches" suggestions
• Hide "More From YouTube" - Remove sidebar recommendations
• Split Shorts Controls - Separate toggles for homepage and search results
• Motivational Memes - Display random meme when homepage feed is hidden (keeps you focused!)

🚀 IMPROVEMENTS
• Enhanced homepage feed hiding with improved CSS selectors
• Better search recommendations filtering
• Optimized extension size with compressed images (86% reduction)
• Improved UI organization and settings layout

🐛 BUG FIXES
• Fixed homepage feed not hiding due to YouTube's CSS overrides
• Fixed search recommendations showing "from related searches"
• Fixed meme overlay positioning and z-index issues

📊 TECHNICAL
• No data collection (explicitly declared in manifest)
• Extension size: 192 KB (includes compressed meme images)
• 11 customizable features across 4 groups
• 100% vanilla JavaScript - no external dependencies

Version 1.0.5 - Cross-Browser Support

New Features:
• Now compatible with Microsoft Edge and all Chromium-based browsers
• Single extension works across Firefox, Edge, and Chrome
• Added cross-browser API compatibility layer

All features from previous versions included:
• Power button for quick enable/disable
• Enhanced Shorts blocking everywhere
• Optimized performance (56 KB package size)
• No external dependencies or network requests
• Native system fonts for fast loading

Version 1.0.4 - Performance & Size Optimization

Performance Improvements:
• Removed external font dependency - faster load times
• Optimized icon files for smaller package size
• Extension now loads instantly with system fonts

Technical:
• Package size reduced by 95% (1.1 MB → 55 KB)
• No external network requests for fonts
• Better offline performance
• Uses native system fonts for consistent OS integration

All features from v1.0.3 remain:
• Power button for quick enable/disable
• Enhanced Shorts blocking everywhere
• Visual feedback with logo changes

Version 1.0.3 - Fixed Shorts Blocking Bug & Added Power Button

What's New:
• Added Power Button - Quickly enable/disable LockedIn with one click from the extension popup
• Logo changes to "LockedOut" when extension is disabled for clear visual feedback

Improvements:
• Faster, smoother toggle animations
• Minimalist power button design for cleaner interface
• Centered logo in popup for improved visual balance

Bug Fixes:
• Fixed issue where YouTube Shorts weren't being hidden in the sidebar
• Fixed Shorts tab still appearing when blocking was enabled

This update makes it easier to take quick breaks while ensuring distractions stay hidden when you need to focus.

Version 1.0.2 - Updated branding with new icon

Version 1.0.1 - Bug Fix & Stability Release

What's New:
• Fixed: Extension now shows all YouTube content by default (opt-in approach)
• Fixed: Toggle switches now correctly display OFF state on first install
• Fixed: Settings properly initialize before extension activates
• Fixed: Dynamic content (infinite scroll) now handled correctly

Performance Improvements:
• Optimized observer with debouncing for smoother YouTube browsing
• Reduced CPU usage with single observer instance
• Improved reliability across different YouTube pages

Stability:
• Added comprehensive error handling
• Better compatibility with Firefox for Android
• Graceful fallbacks if features fail to load

All features remain optional and can be toggled on/off via the extension icon.