Block YouTube Shorts

Scroll through YouTube today and it is nearly impossible to avoid Shorts—the vertical, 60-second clips designed to keep you tapping forever. While some viewers enjoy these snack-size videos, many find they derail focus, inflate screen-time, and dilute the long-form discovery YouTube was built on. Block YouTube Shorts is a lightweight extension that surgically removes every trace of Shorts so you can enjoy the platform on your own terms. Below are key benefits, together making a compelling argument for why this add-on belongs in every productivity-minded browser.

1. Instant Decluttering for a Calmer Interface

The most immediate change you notice after installation is visual: home-page shelves labeled “Shorts,” sidebar recommendations, and search results stuffed with vertical thumbnails all vanish. The feed that remains is cleaner and more uniform, dominated by the horizontal previews you expect from traditional YouTube. This decluttered layout not only looks calmer; it also reduces cognitive load. With fewer brightly colored boxes competing for attention, your eyes settle more easily on videos that suit your original intent—tutorials, documentaries, or the next episode of your favorite web series—rather than whatever the algorithm serves up for a quick dopamine hit.

2. Laser-Focused Recommendation Engine

YouTube’s algorithm learns from every interaction. If you spend even a few seconds watching Shorts, the system infers you enjoy that format and surfaces more of it. By eliminating Shorts entirely, Block YouTube Shorts cleans the data the algorithm receives. Over time your recommendations become a reflection of genuine long-form interests—tech reviews, music performances, lectures—rather than an endless stream of bite-size trends. This selective signal helps you discover deeper content and niche channels you might otherwise miss.

3. Productivity Gains Without Draconian Blocks