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Description from extension meta
Remove YouTube Shorts and Games from your feed to help you stay focused while browsing.
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This is a simple Chrome extension that does exactly what you think it does - it removes all traces of shorts and those weird little games from YouTube, helping you stay focused and avoid doomscrolling.
🔥 Key Features
Smart YouTube Shorts Blocking
- Automatically hides Shorts from all parts of YouTube
- Removes Shorts from home feed, recommendations, and sidebar
- Redirects direct Shorts URLs back to main YouTube page
- Smart timer feature (5 minutes to 4 hours) if you really need to watch shorts for some reason
Always-On Games Blocking
- Permanently removes YouTube Playables and Gaming sections
- Eliminates all game recommendations and promotional content
- Cannot be disabled - games are always hidden for maximum focus
Advanced Features
- ⚡ Lightweight & Fast - Optimized performance with minimal impact
- 🔧 Robust Error Handling - Consistent blocking even when YouTube updates
- ⏰ Smart Timer - Handles browser sleep/wake cycles accurately
- 🔒 Privacy Focused - Optional permissions, no data collection
🚀 How It Works
1. Install the extension - Shorts and Games are blocked immediately
2. Click the extension icon to access settings
3. Toggle Shorts blocking on/off as needed
4. Set timer when disabling for automatic reactivation
🛡️ Privacy & Security
- No Data Collection - Extension doesn't collect or transmit any personal data
- Local Storage Only - All settings stored on your device
- Minimal Permissions - Only requests essential permissions
- Open Source - Code publicly available for transparency
💡 Perfect For
- Students who need to focus on educational content
- Professionals researching topics without distractions
- Anyone trying to reduce social media addiction
- Parents wanting a cleaner YouTube experience for family viewing
- Content creators who need focused research time
🎮 What Gets Blocked
YouTube Shorts (Toggleable):
- Shorts videos in feed and recommendations
- Shorts navigation links
- Shorts shelf sections
- Direct Shorts URL redirects
YouTube Games (Always Blocked):
- YouTube Playables section
- Game recommendations and shelves
- Gaming promotional content
- All game-related interface elements
Take control of your time and focus on the content that matters! 🚀
Questions or issues? Visit our GitHub repository for support and documentation:
https://www.shortsblocker.com/
Statistics
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25
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Last update / version
2025-08-05 / 1.4.0
Listing languages
en