Shorts Blocker - Hide and redirect YouTube Shorts
v1.0 Updated Aug 19, 2025 39.61KiB
Description
Shorts Blocker helps you take back control of your YouTube experience by hiding or redirecting distracting Shorts videos — fully customizable with a clean toggle interface.
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Features:
1. It hides Shorts everywhere
Automatically removes Shorts sections from:
- Home feed
- Subscriptions
- Sidebar & grid view
2. It redirect Shorts URLs
Open a Shorts link and instantly watch it as a normal YouTube video for a distraction-free experience with features of the normal YouTube video player.
3. Easy toggle controls
Enable or disable hiding and redirecting with slider-style switches in the popup menu and refresh.
4. Lightweight & privacy-friendly
- Works instantly on any YouTube page.
- No ads, no trackers, no unnecessary permissions.
- Your privacy is paramount.
5. Persistent settings
Your preferences are saved locally and stay active.
Note: A refresh is required only once after installation or when changing settings. After that, your preferences will be retained.
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Support the project
Links to Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee included in the popup if you’d like to support or send me suggestions.
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How to Use
1. Install the extension.
2. Open YouTube and refresh — Shorts will be hidden immediately.
3. Click the extension icon (top right of Chrome) to toggle settings anytime.
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Why Use This Extension?
YouTube Shorts can be addictive and distracting. This extension gives you the choice to either:
- Hide them completely, or
- Redirect them into normal videos, so you enjoy them without the endless scroll.
Take control of your time on YouTube with a simple and effective tool.
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⭐ Enjoy distraction-free YouTube today with YouTube Shorts Blocker!
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Details
| Version | 1.0 |
| Updated | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Size | 39.61KiB |
| First Seen | Mar 23, 2026 |
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