Features & Capabilities

BlockYT is a Safari extension for iPhone, iPad and Mac that lets you block recommendations and distractions on the YouTube website.

Blocks: • Recommendations, to avoid distraction • Shorts, to maintain sanity • Comments, to form your own opinions

Doesn’t block advertisements!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Nikita Kukushkin
Rating:
4.60
(11)
0.60
Version:
1.3.20 Last updated: 2026-03-05
Version code:
883008242
Creation date:
2021-07-11
Compatible devices:
Works as Safari extension:
Size:
1.32MB
Price:
2.99
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-03
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Developed by:
Nikita Kukushkin
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/de/app/blockyt-for-safari/id1575379461?l=en-GB

User Reviews

BlockYT for Safari is praised for cutting YouTube distractions (recommendations and Shorts) and aiding time management and parental control. It’s easy to install as a Safari extension and has responsive support. Common drawbacks include inconsistent Shorts blocking, non-working comment-blocking, platform compatibility issues (Safari vs YouTube app), limited customization, and value concerns due to price or glitches.
Pros
  • Significantly reduces YouTube distractions by blocking recommendations and the home page clutter in Safari.
  • Shorts blocking feature is highly valued, reducing exposure to YouTube Shorts.
  • Improves time management and parental control; users report hours saved and less addictive scrolling.
  • Easy to install and use as a Safari extension (works on iPad) with straightforward setup.
  • Responsive developer support and regular updates that fix issues.
Cons
  • Shorts not consistently blocked in all areas (home feed, Shorts tab, and search).
  • Comment sections blocking doesn't work reliably.
  • Some issues with platform compatibility (works in Safari but not in the YouTube app; issues after site changes).
  • Limited customization (only three toggles); lack of more granular controls."],
  • summary_en_US_eh_deeplike_2024_05_10_approximate_pros_cons_summary_001_":"BlockYT for Safari is praised for cutting YouTube distractions by removing recommendations and Shorts, and it helps users reclaim time and enforce parental controls. It’s easy to install as a Safari extension and has supportive developer updates. However, users report incomplete Shorts blocking, non-functional comment-blocking, platform/compatibility issues (Safari vs YouTube app), limited customization, and value concerns due to price or glitches."}
Recent reviews
It’d be cool if I could select specific YouTube channels to block from my recommendations/search results
by Tc*****, 2026-03-13

Enabled it on my iPad in Settings-Apps-Safari-Extensions and it works perfectly! Thank you so much for making this!
by Tw*****, 2025-12-01

Blocked the addictive recommendations from YouTube successfully
by Ar*****, 2025-06-02
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