Disable Shorts for YouTube

About this app

Remove Shorts From YouTube helps you stay focused by automatically removing distracting short-form videos from YouTube. Whether you're researching, learning, or working, eliminate the temptation to scroll through endless Shorts. WORKS EVERYWHERE ON YOUTUBE * Homepage - Remove Shorts shelves and recommendations * Search Results - Hide Shorts from your searches * Sidebar - Clean up suggested Shorts * Navigation Menu - Remove the Shorts menu item * Mobile Safari - Full support for iPhone and iPad FLEXIBLE BLOCKING OPTIONS Choose exactly how you want to handle Shorts: * Hide Mode - Make Shorts invisible while keeping page layout * Remove Mode - Completely delete Shorts from the page * Redirect Mode - Automatically convert Shorts URLs to regular video format PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN - No data collection - Zero tracking of your activity - No accounts required - Works immediately after install - Local storage only - All settings stay on your device - No third-party services - Completely private - Open and transparent - Code operates entirely in your browser SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE Install the extension and it starts working immediately. No complicated setup, no configuration required. Just cleaner, more focused YouTube browsing. CUSTOMIZABLE TO YOUR NEEDS Toggle blocking for specific areas: * Control homepage Shorts separately * Choose whether to hide from search * Customize sidebar behavior * Hide or show menu items TRACK YOUR SUCCESS See how many times the extension has saved your attention from Shorts distractions. Stay motivated by watching your focus improvement over time. UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY * macOS Safari - Desktop browsing * iPhone Safari - Mobile support * iPad Safari - Tablet experience * Works on both www.youtube.com and m.youtube.com LIGHTWEIGHT AND FAST The extension uses minimal resources and works instantly. No slowdowns, no lag - just YouTube without the Shorts distraction. WHY BLOCK YOUTUBE SHORTS? Short-form content is designed to be addictive. One Shorts video leads to another, and suddenly 30 minutes have disappeared. YouTube Shorts Block Safari gives you back control over your time and attention. Perfect for: * Students researching for assignments * Professionals learning new skills * Content creators studying techniques * Anyone wanting to reduce screen time * Users seeking distraction-free browsing ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Built by productivity-focused developers who understand the challenge of staying focused in the age of endless content. We created this tool because we needed it ourselves. GET STARTED IN SECONDS 1. Install YouTube Shorts Block Safari 2. Enable the extension in Safari settings 3. Visit YouTube - Shorts are gone 4. Enjoy focused, distraction-free browsing No subscription. No hidden costs. Just a one-time purchase for lifetime access to focused YouTube browsing. Your attention is valuable.

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1. First observed Aug 8, 2026 · 1:58 PM $4.99