Reels & Shorts Blocker icon

Reels & Shorts Blocker

by Xavier · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Hides Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts

Users
12
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#187K
#156K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 28 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 7 months
0612Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 12 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 7 months
001Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Reels & Shorts Blocker

A simple Chrome extension that helps you stay focused by removing distracting short-form content from: Instagram (Reels), YouTube (Shorts) Notes: Works only on web versions of Instagram and YouTube If the platforms update their layout, the extension may need updates If not working press command R on either Youtube or Instagram to reset

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−7.7%00.00
30 days−1−7.7%00.00
6 months+10+500.0%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.128 Apr 2026
1.06 Apr 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
6 Apr 2026
Size
22 KB
Languages
en-GB
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Site access
*://*.instagram.com/**://*.youtube.com/*

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