Disable YouTube Shorts

Use Disable YouTube Shorts extension to deep focus and stay unhooked. Distraction free tool will help you to hide Youtube shorts!

Disable YouTube Shorts Extension - Block Distractions

Disable YouTube Shorts is a Chrome extension that allows you to block shorts and other distractions on YouTube, enabling a more focused and productive browsing experience. Customize settings, activate focus mode, and tailor your YouTube experience to suit your preferences.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 7,000+
Rating: 3.74
(34)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-02-28)
Creation date: 2024-02-22
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
Size: 843.78K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps increase productivity by reducing time spent on YouTube Shorts
  • Easy to use and saves time
  • Effective at hiding Shorts in most areas of YouTube
  • Users appreciate the extension for its purpose and importance
Cons
  • Does not hide Shorts on the YouTube home page or explore page
  • Requires manual activation each time to work effectively
  • Some users report that it no longer works or has stopped hiding Shorts
  • Limitations in its functionality as it only hides Shorts in certain areas
Most mentioned
  • Does not hide Shorts on the home page
  • Works well in other areas of YouTube
  • Easy to use and saves time
  • Helps reduce procrastination and distractions
User reviews
Does what it says it does
by Zachary Pinard, 2025-03-09

디지털 펜타닐로 취급되는 쇼츠를 간편히 없앨 수 있습니다. 이 프로그램에서 광고 차단 기능을 찾는 멍청한 사람은 없기를 바랍니다.
by S, 2025-02-26

doesn't hider them on the home page which is the whole point
by Aaron Lipton, 2025-02-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable YouTube Shorts requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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