Shorts Blocker

Shorts Blocker

Removes Shorts from the home page, subscriptions page, and the search results in Youtube.

What is Shorts Blocker?
"Shorts Blocker" is a Chrome extension designed to remove Youtube Shorts from various areas including the home page, subscriptions page, and search results. Ideal for users who desire a cleaner, simplified Youtube browsing experience. It’s an open-source project without any data collection, ads, or tracking.
Merlin
Stats
Rating: 4.38 (21)
Version: 3.2 (Last updated: 2023-11-09)
Creation date: 2023-05-02
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 9.52K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Requirements: Chrome 105 and above

Do you hate Youtube Shorts? Do you wish they wouldn't clutter up your subscriptions page? Do you wish there was an easy way of hiding them?

Introducing, the Shorts Blocker; a very simple Google Chrome extension that hides Youtube Shorts from everywhere; the home page, subscriptions page, and even the search results.

The entire project is open source, with no data collection, no ads, and no tracking.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works effectively in blocking YouTube shorts
  • Responsive developer who updates the extension regularly
  • Non-invasive and does not affect browsing experience
Cons
  • Some users reported that the 'shorts' button on the side still remains visible
  • Issues with shorts still being visible in certain areas of YouTube
  • Security concerns raised by some users regarding potential logging of account passwords and usernames
Most mentioned
  • Effective in removing YouTube shorts from search results and subscriptions
  • Responsive developer who updates the extension regularly
  • Issues with the 'shorts' button remaining visible despite blockage
  • Potential security concerns with the extension
Recent reviews
by Talos Talos, 2024-01-12

works like a charm
by Harry Demoitie Harry Demoitie, 2024-02-18

After i tried about 5 blockers, only yours is working properly. Thank you
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Safety
Risk impact

Shorts Blocker is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Shorts Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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