# ZenScroll Shorts Reels Blocker > Shorts & Reels Blocker. Stop doomscrolling, break addiction & regain focus. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zenscroll.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zenscroll.android) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.zenscroll.android` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Vectorspark Technologies - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 3,195 - **Version:** 2.6.8 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-11 - **First published:** 2025-11-24 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 22 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zenscroll.android) - **Website:** [https://zenscroll.in](https://zenscroll.in/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://zenscroll.in/privacy-app](https://zenscroll.in/privacy-app) ## Description 🌿 ZenScroll – Block Shorts & Reels on Android

Looking for a YouTube Shorts blocker or Instagram Reels blocker?

ZenScroll is a smart Shorts & Reels blocker for Android that helps you block YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, Snapchat Stories, WhatsApp Status, Reddit Watch, X (Twitter) Reels, and other addictive short-form content without blocking the apps you love.

If you’re tired of losing hours to short videos, broken focus, and scrolling addiction, ZenScroll helps you regain control of your time, focus, and attention.

🚫 Block Shorts. Not Apps.

Chats, normal feeds, browsing, and messaging continue to work as usual.

ZenScroll is not just another app blocker β€” it’s a selective short video addiction blocker designed to reduce doomscrolling, boost productivity, and build healthier digital habits.

⏳ NEW: Daily Usage Limit Control

Want moderation instead of full blocking?

ZenScroll now lets you set daily time limits for short-form content.

βœ” Set daily usage limits per platform
βœ” Get blocked automatically after limit is reached
βœ” Build healthier screen-time habits
βœ” Reduce scrolling gradually instead of quitting instantly

This makes ZenScroll both a Shorts & Reels blocker and a screen time control app.

❓ How to Block Shorts & Reels on Android?

With ZenScroll, you can block short-form content using one tap.

Simply turn ZenScroll ON and choose which platforms you want to block:

βœ” No complex setup
βœ” No app uninstalling
βœ” No root required

You can pause blocking anytime for mindful breaks β€” without falling back into endless scrolling.

🎬 Shorts, Reels & Status Blocker (Selective Control)

ZenScroll lets you block short content individually per platform:

β€’ Block YouTube Shorts
β€’ Block Instagram Reels
β€’ Block Instagram Stories
β€’ Block Facebook Reels
β€’ Block Snapchat Stories
β€’ Block Snapchat Spotlight
β€’ Block Reddit Watch
β€’ Block X (Twitter) Reels
β€’ Block WhatsApp Status

Each platform has its own toggle, so you stay fully in control.

🌟 Why Choose ZenScroll?
🧠 Stop Doomscrolling Addiction

Short videos are designed to hijack attention. ZenScroll interrupts these loops.

⏳ Save Hours Every Day

Turn wasted scrolling time into focused work, study, hobbies, or rest.

πŸ“ˆ Boost Focus & Productivity

Reducing short-video consumption improves attention span and mental clarity.

πŸ›‘οΈ Privacy-First Design

❌ No data tracking
❌ No ads
❌ No personal data collection

πŸ”‘ Key Features of ZenScroll

βœ” Shorts, Reels & Status Blocker (per-app toggles)
βœ” Daily Usage Time Limit Control
βœ” Block short content without blocking entire apps
βœ” One-tap ON / OFF control
βœ” Pause anytime
βœ” Anti-doomscroll protection
βœ” Lightweight & battery-friendly
βœ” Runs smoothly in the background

🎯 Perfect for Users Searching

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ZenScroll helps you build a calmer, more intentional digital life.

🌱 Take Back Control with ZenScroll

ZenScroll isn’t just a shorts blocker, it’s a digital discipline tool.

🚫 Block short content
⏳ Set daily limits
🧠 Protect focus
⏳ Save hours every day

Download ZenScroll today and start reclaiming your time.

πŸ”’ AccessibilityService Disclosure

ZenScroll uses the Android AccessibilityService API solely to help users reduce distraction and improve focus by blocking selected short-video features and enforcing user-defined usage limits.

The AccessibilityService is used only for:
β€’ Detecting when selected short-video sections are opened
β€’ Enforcing daily usage limits set by the user
β€’ Automatically blocking or redirecting based on chosen settings

ZenScroll does NOT:
β€’ Read or collect personal data
β€’ Access messages, passwords, or private content
β€’ Modify device settings
β€’ Perform any action without explicit user consent

This feature is optional and must be manually enabled in system settings. ## Rankings - #825,669 β€” Overall - #18 β€” make it shorter ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.zenscroll.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Unscroll: Block Reels & Shorts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stopscroll.app) β€” 1,810 users - [ScrollFree: Block Shorts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shoun4real.scrollfree) β€” 1,029 users - [LimitScroll: Block Shorts/Reel](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.limitscroll) β€” 495 users - [Scroll Block:Stop Reels/Shorts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.antiscroll.blockreelsshorts) β€” 30 users - [NoScroll: Stop Scrolling Reels](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.noscroll.noscroll) β€” 1,034 users - [AntiScroll: Block Reels/Shorts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.primecraft.antiscroll) β€” 1,408 users - [NoScroll: Block Reels & Shorts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newswarajya.noswipe.reelshortblocker) β€” 1,456,496 users, 4.67 / 5 - [StopScroll: Block Reels/Shorts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.noscroll.antiscroll) β€” 270,507 users, 4.72 / 5 - [ScrollShield: Reel Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.techinnate.android.scrollshield) β€” 323 users - [Block Scroll: No Shorts/Reels](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arktechplugins.blockscroll) β€” 56,032 users, 4.00 / 5 - [ReelBlock Block Reels, Shorts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cognitivedevs.reelblock) β€” 403 users - [ScrollBlock - No Reels/Shorts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.naresh.scrollblock) β€” 5,327 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zenscroll.android)