# BlockYT for Safari

> Shorts blocker for YouTube

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1575379461](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1575379461)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1575379461`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nikita Kukushkin
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (36 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.20
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-05
- **First published:** 2021-07-11
- **Size:** 1.32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blockyt-for-safari/id1575379461)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.dropbox.com/s/qyca3otay0mwyvz/BlockYT%20Privacy%20Policy.pdf?dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/s/qyca3otay0mwyvz/BlockYT%20Privacy%20Policy.pdf?dl=0)

## Description

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!

## Rankings

- #209,246 — Overall

## Review summary

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."}

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1575379461)