Youtube shorts blocker

Only upgrade if you need the advanced customization options. You basically get a YouTube app version for when the company hadn't rolled out the Shorts feature.

On an iPhone, installing an old version of an app is extremely difficult, if not impossible. Host Permission: Used to access information and run content scripts on the YouTube website.

Storage Justification: Used to access and store extension settings that users can toggle manually using the popup interface.

• Version

  3.2.0

• Updated

  October 15, 2025

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  SageMod

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  433KiB

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  English

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  Even if you use this method on your PC, short videos will still appear in the YouTube app on your mobile device unless you disable them using other methods.

  Method 2: Use browser extensions

  Another way to disable YouTube Shorts on your device is to use browser extensions that block Shorts across the site. While this is not a permanent solution, it does help to minimize distractions.

  To hide Shorts for 30 days, follow these steps:

  • Go to youtube.com on your browser and sign in with your account.
  • On the home page, scroll down until you see the Shorts section.
  • Click the X icon on the top right corner of the section.
  • You will see a message saying, “Got it!

    This extension removes all Shorts videos from the YouTube homepage, tabs, search, explore, and subscriptions. We'll show you how on iPhone, Android phone, and desktop computer.

    In 2024, there were a few ways to disable YouTube Shorts. However, some workarounds can help you hide or block YouTube Shorts on various devices.

    How to Disable YouTube Shorts on Your Device?

    Depending on the device you use, there are various ways to disable YouTube Shorts.

    

    All core functionality remains completely free for individual, personal use. If yes, then this article is for you.

    Let’s explore how to disable YouTube Shorts on different devices using simple steps, including how Mobicip can help parents manage and block them. Premium Features: * Advanced settings for customization * Daily limit feature (set how many Shorts you want to watch per day) * More premium features coming soon!

    For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data. Try the app called Shorts Blocker for YouTube on the Mac App Store.

However, if your phone came with YouTube version 14.12.56 or earlier, you can uninstall the app's updates to bring the app to that specific version, eliminating any Shorts from your YouTube feed. In the top-right corner, tap the three dots and choose "Uninstall Updates."

Select "OK" in the prompt.

When you've downgraded your app, launch YouTube, and you won't see the "Shorts" section.

However, it will not hide Short videos from other pages, such as your subscriptions or search results page. ===================================== FREE VS PREMIUM FEATURES ===================================== Good news! Do you want to disable YouTube Shorts on your child’s device? Therefore, we recommend you stick to the other methods outlined in this guide.

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