Short Video Hider

Short Video Hider is a lightweight iOS app bundled with a Safari Web Extension. It restores control over your browsing experience on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Reddit.

Features

• Remove Shorts and Reels surfaces while keeping regular videos and posts intact.
• Redirect to the normal video view for Shorts and ignore Reels.
• Hide UI elements related to Shorts or Reels.
• Smart, SPA-aware blocking that adapts to page navigation.
• No tracking or external calls – all logic runs locally.

Optional tip unlock:

• Hide the YouTube logo for a cleaner, minimalist interface.

iOS app highlights:

• An animated, always-on background with a Flappy Bird vibe – tap anywhere to play.
• Crisp, readable UI with glassy backgrounds behind controls.
• Clear instructions for enabling the Safari extension.

Safari Web Extension capabilities:

• Cross-platform coverage (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit).
• Deep integration with navigation APIs, attribute selectors and efficient DOM updates.
• Per-site toggles (redirect vs hide UI) in the extension settings.

Privacy first:

• No ads, analytics or external network requests.
• All data is local to your device.

What it doesn’t do:

• Doesn’t block ads.
• Doesn’t hide regular content – only Shorts and Reels surfaces.
• Doesn’t do anything to the YouTube App

Getting started:

• Install the iOS app.
• Enable the bundled extension via Settings → Safari → Extensions.
• Use the in-app settings or extension settings to customise behaviour per platform.

Known limitations:

• Platforms evolve, so if a Shorts or Reels element slips through, a future update usually addresses it quickly.

Thanks for trying it out. If you enjoy it, tipping helps support further improvements!