# Shorts Limiter

> Limit or block access to YouTube Shorts for a more focused browsing experience.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `shorts-limiter`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AsfhtgkDavid
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,photos-music-videos,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 44
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-01
- **First published:** 2025-06-24
- **Size:** 37 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/shorts-limiter/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/AsfhtgkDavid/shorts-limiter](https://github.com/AsfhtgkDavid/shorts-limiter)

## Description

YouTube Shorts Limiter is a lightweight browser extension designed to help you regain control over your YouTube experience by limiting or blocking access to YouTube Shorts. Whether you find Shorts distracting or want to reduce time spent on short-form content, this extension provides a simple and effective solution.
Features:
Automatically blocks YouTube Shorts after watching 5 (number is customisable) videos.
Works seamlessly in the background without affecting regular YouTube videos.
No user tracking or data collection.
Take back your attention and enjoy a more intentional YouTube experience!

GitHub: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/fcb8a0f9c18bb705b56ff0e951b5c1dd668d7f21e9696d8f0191daac41d9a3da/https%3A//github.com/AsfhtgkDavid/shorts-limiter" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/AsfhtgkDavid/shorts-limiter</a>

## Rankings

- #17,089 — Overall
- #18 — limit
- #173 — sheets
- #245 — experience

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `alarms`

### Host permissions

- `*://*.youtube.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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