# BlockYT for Safari — Shorts blocker for YouTube

> Safari extension to block YouTube recommendations, Shorts, and comments. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikita Kukushkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockyt-for-safari/id1575379461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nikita Kukushkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575379463)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English
- Released: 2021-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockyt-for-safari/id1575379461/reviews.md

## What is BlockYT for Safari?

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!

## Key features

- Block YouTube recommendations
- Hide YouTube Shorts
- Disable YouTube comments
- Safari extension for iOS and macOS

## Chart rankings

- #187 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of BlockYT for Safari?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✅ Effectively blocks YT Shorts
- ⏱️ Saves significant time
- 🎯 Helps with focus and reduces distractions
- 👍 Works perfectly on Safari
- 💰 Good value for money
- ✨ Makes YouTube usable again
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💯 Does exactly what it says
- 🔧 Developers are responsive and helpful
- 💡 One-off purchase model appreciated
- 📱 Works on Mac, iPad, and iPhone

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't always block Shorts completely
- 🐛 Comments section blocking is inconsistent
- 🐛 Unstable on macOS Safari
- 🐛 Blocks all videos on the main feed for some users
- 🐛 Doesn't work in the YouTube app
- 🐛 Some users experience YouTube ad block warnings
- 🐛 Can break the site on iOS when Shorts blocking is enabled
- 🐛 Account profile picture not visible for some users
- 🐛 Some users still see recommendations and sidebar clutter
- 🐛 YouTube now detects and stops video play for some users
- 🐛 Limited customizability compared to other extensions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Shorts still appear in the side menu
- YouTube won't open or parts of the screen won't open on macOS Safari
- Not a single short is blocked for some users
- Comment sections are not blocked
- Shorts are not blocked from the search history or homepage
- Blocks all videos on the main feed, but shorts still show up
- Doesn't block shorts anymore
- No option to block shorts
- YouTube sees the extension and stops video play
- Hiding comments doesn't work
- No option to hide views and likes
- Currently not blocking all shorts
- Shorts blocking on iOS can break the site (search, channel navigation)
- Can't see account profile pic
- Doesn't work after installation and activation
- Doesn't block short videos on the home page, comments on shorts, or recommendations when searching
- Getting YouTube ad block warning

**Most requested features**

- Option to select specific YouTube channels to block
- Ability to lock the app with a PIN or passcode
- Feature to block Instagram Reels and Explore Page
- More customizability options (e.g., Home Feed, Video Sidebar, Subscriptions, Video Info)
- Option to replace blocked content with custom text, icon, or image
- App for Reddit
- More sites supported

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockyt-for-safari/id1575379461/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good app

*2026-03-13*

It’d be cool if I could select specific YouTube channels to block from my recommendations/search results

### 5/5 — Addicted

*2026-03-10*

I have a very addictive personality and cannot stop myself from going on shorts. 

I deleted TikTok and Instagram a couple months ago, hoping to stop this short form content addiction, but I simply just transitioned to YT shorts, it’s annoying there is no way to disable shorts in app as I use YouTube a lot for educational stuff or DIY.

That said, this extension works perfectly on safari and completely removes YT shorts. 

I also find myself getting in meaningless arguments in comment sections,or scrolling through recommendations for ages - you can also block these with the extension. 

It takes some fiddling but I have an iPhone and after 5 minutes it was all setup. Delete YouTube and use the one in Safari.

Thank you to the developers of this app, I truly appreciate it.

### 5/5 — Time Saver

*2026-02-15*

Does what is says, nothing more, nothing less. Helps you saving time from doom scrolling comments und keeps you from clicking shining (but often meaningless) shorts.

### 5/5 — Great for Eliminating Distraction

*2026-01-04*

It is very good at allowing you to focus when you need to use Youtube for legitimate reasons and not getting distracted by recommended videos or comments. 100% would reccomend for anyone struggling with YouTube addiction.

### 4/5 — Не до конца убираются шортсы

*2025-12-28*

У меня при включенном режиме «Блокировать Shorts» все еще есть  шортсы на боковом меню. Почините пожалуйста

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте, к сожалению не получается воспроизвести проблему на моей стороне. Если будет возможность, напишите на почту через кнопку в приложении, попробуем разобраться

### 5/5 — It Works!

*2025-12-01*

Enabled it on my iPad in Settings-Apps-Safari-Extensions and it works perfectly! Thank you so much for making this!

### 5/5 — Does what it says

*2025-11-03*

thanks exactly what I was looking for. Now I just need a way to lock it down with a pin or something, so I dont just disable it. Maybe via screentime or with a cooperation with onesec maybe? 
Would be awesome 
But otherwise fantastic

### 5/5 — Thanks ! Merci ! Blocking Shorts

*2025-09-14*

The app is working well, on Mac, iPad and iPhone, I use for blocking shorts.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-09-05*

Using safari for YouTube with this extension is perfect and saves me so much time from bingeing

### 2/5 — This extension is unstable

*2025-07-13*

macOSのSafariでこれを使うと、YouTubeが開かなかったり画面の一部が開かなかったりします｡不安定です｡
If you use this in Safari on macOS, YouTube won't open or part of the screen won't open. It is unstable.

## Frequently asked questions about BlockYT for Safari

### What does BlockYT do?

BlockYT is a Safari extension designed to enhance your YouTube experience by blocking distracting elements on the website. It specifically targets recommendations, YouTube Shorts, and comments, helping you maintain focus and sanity.

### What specific content can BlockYT block on YouTube?

This extension allows you to block several types of content on YouTube. You can choose to block recommendations to avoid distractions, hide Shorts to maintain your focus, and disable comments to form your own opinions without external influence.

### Does BlockYT block YouTube advertisements?

No, BlockYT does not block advertisements on YouTube. Its primary function is to remove distractions like recommendations, Shorts, and comments, allowing for a more controlled viewing environment. Advertisements will still be visible.

### What devices is BlockYT compatible with?

BlockYT is available as a Safari extension for Apple devices. This includes iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers, ensuring a consistent experience across your Apple ecosystem when browsing YouTube.

### How can BlockYT improve my YouTube experience?

By blocking elements that often lead to distraction and time-wasting, BlockYT helps you stay on track with the content you intend to watch. Whether you want to avoid endless scrolling through recommendations or the rapid-fire nature of Shorts, this extension provides a cleaner, more focused interface.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.20 — 2026-03-05

Block "recommended" subscriptions

### 1.3.19 — 2026-02-16

- Block Shorts in profile history
- Block "related" videos on search results

### 1.3.18 — 2025-12-01

Update blocking rules

### 1.3.17 — 2025-11-05

Bug fixes

### 1.3.16 — 2025-10-13

Bug fixes

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## Related topics

[yt shorts blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yt-shorts-blocker)

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