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Short Video Hider

Short Video Hider

Reclaim Your Focus

14 ratings
16 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity

Archived App (Last seen on 12 May 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 28, 2025
  • March 24, 2026

Features

Developer

Arulvhalan Anandarajah
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About

This app and its Safari extension help you regain control over your online browsing by hiding distracting short-form video content on popular platforms. Customize your experience to focus on what matters most, with a privacy-first approach.

✓Remove Shorts and Reels surfaces
✓Redirect to normal video view
✓Hide UI elements
✓Smart, SPA-aware blocking
✓No tracking or external calls
✓Hide YouTube logo
✓Animated background with game
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What's New in Short Video Hider

2.5

March 24, 2026

-Improved macOS feel

2

In-App Purchases

$9.99

larger tip

about 2 coffees worth

User reviews

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Really Good: doesn’t fully block Instagram web

I really like this app and for YouTube it is great. It also does block Instagram reels on safari. However there’s an option that says to redirect instagram entirely but it doesn’t seem to work and I hope that gets fixed. Other than that this app is a great investment into your productivity and wellness!
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Stegy61Stegy61

Almost there

Almost works great but on youtube shorts are hidden but the audio isn’t. So when I scroll through youtube I hear shorts playing and don’t see them! Quite the experience. Hopefully this can be fixed soon.
dgpledgple

Doesn’t work

Shorts still everywhere on YouTube
297chrisc297chrisc

Love it

Works on YouTube.com as advertised. Life saver.
WalwoTechWalwoTech

Response from developer

If your happy I’m happy

Amazing

I had 0 problems setting it up, works like a charm
RotkusRotkus
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FAQ

What does Short Video Hider do?

Short Video Hider is an iOS app with a Safari Web Extension designed to help you reclaim your focus by hiding distracting short-form video content like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. It allows you to remove these surfaces or redirect them, ensuring a cleaner browsing experience on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit.

How do I set up the app and extension?

To get started, install the iOS app and then enable the bundled Safari extension by going to Settings > Safari > Extensions. You can then customize the blocking behavior per platform using the in-app settings or the extension's settings.

Is this app free to use?

The core functionality of hiding Shorts and Reels is available for free. There is an optional tip unlock that allows you to hide the YouTube logo for a more minimalist interface, which helps support further development of the app.

What platforms does this app work on?

The app's Safari Web Extension provides cross-platform coverage for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit. The iOS app itself offers additional features and a user interface for managing the extension's settings.

Does this app block ads or regular videos?

No, this app specifically targets and hides short-form video content like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. It does not block advertisements or regular, longer-form videos and posts on these platforms.