Block the shorts

Reclaim your time, stop Doomscrolling, and get your focus back!

Are you constantly opening YouTube to watch one educational video, only to realize an hour has passed scrolling through endless short-form videos? Block the Shorts is your ultimate digital wellbeing and productivity tool, designed specifically to break the addiction to short-form content.

Whether you are trying to study, work on a personal project, or just reduce your screen time, Block the Shorts acts as your personal focus guard. It seamlessly detects when a Short is opened and instantly blocks it, helping you snap out of the scroll and get back to reality.

Key Features:

🛡️ Instant Shorts Blocking: Automatically detects and blocks short-form videos on YouTube before you get sucked in. Enjoy regular, long-form videos without the distraction of the infinite feed.

⏱️ Strict Focus Timer: Need guaranteed deep work? Use the Pomodoro-style Focus Timer to lock the blocker ON for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or a custom duration. Perfect for studying, reading, or coding sessions.

🔒 Master Switch: Completely disable short videos with one simple tap.

🔥 Daily Motivation: Find built-in recommendations for daily quotes and self-improvement tools right on the home screen to keep your mindset sharp.

🛡️ Privacy First: Your data stays yours. The app uses standard accessibility features to monitor your screen locally. We never collect, store, or share your personal browsing history.

Who is this for?

Students needing absolute focus for exams.

Professionals looking to boost their daily productivity.

Anyone looking to improve their mental health by cutting out digital noise and dopamine-heavy doomscrolling.

Take control of your attention span today. Download Block the Shorts and make your phone work for you, not against you!

(Note: This app uses the Android AccessibilityService API strictly to detect and block short-form video content. No personal data is collected or transmitted.)