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Shorts Blocker for YouTube

Shorts Blocker for YouTube

Block Shorts in Safari

133 ratings
244 reviews
#106 in paid Utilities
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$1.99

Lowest price: $0.99 3 years ago (-101%)

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Released
August 28, 2023
Updated
October 4, 2026

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Developer

Yevhen Tretiakov
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About

This app completely removes YouTube Shorts from your browsing experience. Enjoy a cleaner, more focused YouTube without endless scrolling. It helps you stay on track with your intended content.

✓Remove YouTube Shorts entirely
✓No Shorts in feed
✓No Shorts in search results
✓No Shorts recommendations
✓Cleaner YouTube experience
✓Stay focused on content
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What users say about Shorts Blocker for YouTube

Reviews of Shorts Blocker for YouTube are mostly positive: the Utilities app is rated 3.9/5 from 133 App Store ratings. What users like most: works as intended, blocks YouTube shorts effectively. Top complaints: inconsistent performance, doesn't work in YouTube app. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Works as intended
  • 🚀Blocks YouTube shorts effectively
  • 💰Worth the money
  • 🕰️Saves time and attention
  • 🧠Reduces addictive behavior

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent performance
  • 🔌Doesn't work in YouTube app
  • 📱Compatibility issues on some devices
  • 🔍Doesn't block shorts in search results
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What's New in Shorts Blocker for YouTube

2.5

October 4, 2026

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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Top Paid

📉 106-11

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This app dropped -11 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on October 23, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Please explain how to use it

I dont know how this thing works, please explain, and dont tell me to email that dude, just tell me here please, even if its a bit long, or even several pages
LLordMichaelRea

Very good but we can bypass

I would like the developer to block shorts completely without bypassing it
SSachinnbbhjb

One time buy

Others are moving to a scummy subscription model. I’ll gladly pay 3-5 bucks for something once, but never a subscription
RReviewington1

Hide Shorts perfectly

I use it on a Mac air m2 in safari to hide shorts on Youtube and it work well
YYoh342

Absolute must have

Most shorts are garbage. Provide no value and clutter the screen. Thank you!
SSeans810
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Extension enable switch grayed out

Bug

Stops working after YouTube updates

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Support for Lockdown Mode

Feature

Ability to block shorts in playlists and history

Feature

Improved consistency across platforms

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FAQ

What does Shorts Blocker for YouTube do?

This app completely removes YouTube Shorts from your browsing experience. It ensures you won't see Shorts in your feed, search results, or recommendations, leading to a cleaner and calmer YouTube interface.

How does this app improve the YouTube experience?

By eliminating YouTube Shorts, the app helps users avoid falling into constant scrolling loops associated with short-form content. This allows for a more intentional and focused YouTube browsing experience, helping you stay on track with what matters.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

What devices and browsers are compatible with Shorts Blocker?

Shorts Blocker exclusively functions with the Safari browser on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. It is not compatible with the official YouTube app.

Can I still watch regular YouTube videos?

Yes, the app only targets YouTube Shorts. You can still watch regular YouTube videos without any issues. The goal is to remove the distracting short-form content while preserving access to longer videos and other YouTube features.