Block It Out - Hide Shorts, Reels & Feeds

YouTube Shorts. Instagram Reels. Endless recommendations. "Suggested for you." Most of us have opened an app to do one thing and ended up scrolling far longer than we intended. Block It Out removes the parts of YouTube and Instagram that are designed to keep you scrolling, while keeping the features you actually use. You can still watch videos, search for content, reply to messages, and keep up with people you follow. Block It Out simply gets rid of the distractions that get in the way. Instagram • Hide sponsored posts and "Suggested for you" content • Show posts only from accounts you follow • Blur images by default until you hover over them • Hide likes, follower counts, and comment counts • Focus Mode hides the Feed, Explore page, and Search, turning Instagram into a simple messaging app • Hide Stories and Reels YouTube • Remove Shorts from YouTube • Redirect Shorts links to the standard video player • Remove homepage recommendations • Hide distracting elements while watching videos • Keep Autoplay turned off Time Awareness • Track how long you've been browsing • Get a reminder after extended scrolling sessions Other Features • Optional grayscale mode • Lightweight and customizable Privacy Block It Out runs entirely in your browser. • No account required • No tracking • No data collection • No information sold or shared Stop fighting the algorithm. Install Block It Out and reclaim your focus today.