Hide YouTube Shorts

by FeDev · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Hides or shows YouTube Shorts sections.

Users

−13 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#88K

#74K among extensions

Version

1.1

updated 23 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 11 months

Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 89 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 11 months

Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Hide YouTube Shorts

Tired of seeing Shorts everywhere on YouTube? This extension allows you to completely remove Shorts from the platform, giving you a cleaner and more focused experience. Features • Hides the Shorts shelf on the homepage • Removes Shorts recommendations on video pages • Removes the Shorts button from the sidebar menu • Hides Shorts thumbnails and video suggestions across YouTube • Works seamlessly during navigation (YouTube is a single-page app) How it works Open the extension popup and use the toggle to enable or disable Shorts hiding anytime. No page reload required. YouTube will update automatically as you browse. Why use it If you prefer long-form content, tutorials, documentaries, or videos with depth, Shorts can feel distracting. This extension helps you restore the original YouTube experience.