BlockYT for Safari

Name: BlockYT for Safari
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (11 reviews)
Author: Nikita Kukushkin

By: Nikita Kukushkin

Shorts blocker for YouTube

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:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 361,987 ▼ 128,969

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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."}