# Block Shorts - Remove YouTube Shorts

> Block YouTube Shorts for a clean, distraction-free YouTube experience. Enjoy uninterrupted, long-form content.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/block-shorts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/block-shorts)

## Overview

- **ID:** `block-shorts`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Rana Code Labs
- **Daily users:** 312
- **Weekly downloads:** 38
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-03
- **First published:** 2024-12-29
- **Size:** 957 KB
- **Data as of:** 2025-07-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/block-shorts/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/block-shorts/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/block-shorts/privacy/)

## Description

Block Shorts is a Chrome extension designed to remove YouTube Shorts from your feed, providing a clean and distraction-free viewing experience. By blocking short videos, this extension ensures you focus solely on long-form content, making your YouTube browsing more enjoyable and streamlined.

Easy to install and toggle on or off at any time, Block Shorts offers users control over their YouTube interface. Say goodbye to clutter caused by Shorts and watch your favorite videos without interruptions with this simple and effective tool.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `management`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `*://*.youtube.com/*`
- `<all_urls>`
- `declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/block-shorts)