# Detoxify - Short Block YT — Tube cleaner & Social Unhook

> Safari extension to remove YouTube distractions and improve focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Huong Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detoxify-short-block-yt/id6740556197 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Huong Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624860613)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detoxify-short-block-yt/id6740556197/reviews.md

## What is Detoxify?

Detoxify brings you new experiences when using YT.

YT's main function is maximizing views and ad clicks, it’s flooding us with enticing thumbnails and ads. While it might be ideal for casual browsing to release some stress, it stops us from focusing on learning, research and relaxation in the right way. 

Detoxify hides related videos, shorts, comments and all other distractions, removes all the distractions like shorts, subscription channels and only gets the best out of the yt platform. It’s time to get untrap and unhook to the endless scroll of doom, and  get your social life back. 

Detoxify contains the Safari extension that bring you these features: 
- Remove youtube shorts on the navigation tab and home suggestion page 
- Disabling autoplay
- Hiding recommended videos
- Removing distracting sidebars, we help you break the mindless scrolling cycle. 
- Hide comments
 -Disable playlists site-wide and live chat.

These settings are easily turned on by just a few clicks, to use the app - please follow these steps: 

1- Open Safari and go to YT page.
2- Manage Extension 
    On the left of Link Box, click on the square icon. Click Manage Extension.
3- Click Toggle to Turn on - Done
4-Choose Detoxify  icon 
5- Click Active
6- Pick option you want to hide


Experience focused browsing with Detoxify. No more distraction, enjoy your “Me Time” or your learning. Try it today and share with your friends. 

**Please note: This is a Safari extension and works only on Safari browser on your iPhone, iPad or Mac devices, it is not compatible with Youtube app.

## Key features

- Remove YouTube Shorts
- Disable autoplay
- Hide recommended videos
- Remove distracting sidebars
- Hide comments
- Disable playlists and live chat

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detoxify-short-block-yt/id6740556197/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Autoplay is not getting blocked

*2026-08-07*

Please look into the matter otherwise it is really helpful also add a feature which prevents opening a channel only searched specific videos or playlists should be available

### 4/5 — Hide shorts button doesn’t work

*2026-06-24*

After page refresh it appears again

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work very well

*2026-03-18, version 1.2*

Works when i set it up but when i refresh the page the shorts button and shorts come back

### 2/5 — Barely Works, Not recommended

*2026-02-20*

Shorts button still visible, Shorts still play like normal. It is just able to remove Shorts recommendation from Homepage

### 2/5 — Works sometimes

*2026-02-11, version 1.2*

It removes almost all of the shorts but some still can be found after clicking under a video

### 3/5 — Fine

*2026-01-18, version 1.2*

It does what it says well, but one aspect wich is bad hiding comments remove the clickable youtube logo (annoying) and the search bar will not be usuable :(

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-12-14, version 1.2*

Doesn’t work

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-12-04, version 1.2*

Just What i needed to gain back my time and be more mindfull about my YouTube videos consumption

### 4/5 — عهع

*2025-09-13, version 1.2*

جميل

### 3/5 — Have to click “activate” each time

*2025-08-06, version 1.2*

Seems good and free, but doesn’t work as intended because I have to click on the extension in safari and click the activate button before it blocks YouTube shorts. Maybe I’m doing something wrong?

## Frequently asked questions about Detoxify

### How do I use Detoxify to block YouTube shorts?

To block YouTube shorts, open Safari, navigate to a YouTube page, manage the extension, select the Detoxify icon, and toggle the option to hide shorts. This feature is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.

### Does Detoxify work on the YouTube app?

No, Detoxify is a Safari extension and only works within the Safari browser on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It is not compatible with the official YouTube application.

### What distractions does Detoxify remove from YouTube?

Detoxify removes YouTube shorts, autoplay, recommended videos, distracting sidebars, comments, playlists, and live chat. It aims to provide a cleaner, more focused browsing experience.

### Is Detoxify free to use?

Yes, Detoxify is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned, making it a completely free tool for enhancing your YouTube experience.

### What devices is Detoxify compatible with?

Detoxify is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. It functions as a Safari extension, requiring the Safari browser to be installed on these devices.

### How often is Detoxify updated?

The latest version of Detoxify is 1.2, and it was last updated on May 15, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for Detoxify?

Detoxify has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children and adults, with no mature content or themes.

### What do users think of Detoxify?

Detoxify has a rating of 2.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests that current user sentiment is mixed, and further feedback may be needed to understand specific user experiences.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-05-15

- New feature: block shorts

### 1.1 — 2025-02-04

More updates and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2025-01-28

No release notes.

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