Youtube-shorts block

Play the Youtube shorts video as if it were a normal video.

Youtube-shorts block - Enhanced Video Player

"Youtube-shorts block" is a Chrome extension that transforms YouTube Shorts videos into regular video players, enhancing user experience. It offers features like redirecting shorts, hiding the 'shorts' tab, and providing an extended GUI for a more optimized viewing experience. With recent updates, it now includes support for multiple languages and fixes for various functionality issues, ensuring smooth playback and navigation across YouTube's platform.
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Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Version: 1.5.3 (Last updated: 2024-09-23)
Creation date: 2022-03-02
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 39.07K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Youtube-shorts block (v1.5.0)
4.63 (224) 41,750+
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Extension summary

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A extension allows youtube shorts videos to play on a regular page.

Features

  • Redirect shorts
  • Hide "shorts" tab
  • Hide shorts
  • Extended GUI for shorts player

*** "Hide shorts video" is now enabled by default!!!! If you don't want to do that, please disable in option page! ***

The UI of Youtube-shorts is not very well optimized for PCs and has poor functionality. This extension aims to improve the user experience by displaying short videos in the regular video player.

...utube.com/shorts/"video-id"

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effectively removes YouTube shorts from suggested videos and feeds
  • Saves users time by reducing distractions
  • Works well and reliably as advertised
  • Compatible with other YouTube enhancement tools
  • Simple and easy to use
Cons
  • Some users experienced issues with the on/off switch functionality
  • Occasionally, the extension does not prevent shorts from loading after refreshing a page
  • Users express frustration that a paid service requires a third-party extension to block shorts
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly
  • Saves time
  • Removes shorts from feed
  • Simple to use
  • Useful for enhancing YouTube experience
User reviews
by Eu mesmo, 2025-01-03

by M, 2025-01-02

Bro I searched and it was 99% shorts, shorts are a freaking plague.
by OneVoltTen, 2025-01-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Youtube-shorts block requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Youtube-shorts block has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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