Shorts Blocker - Hide and redirect YouTube Shorts

Shorts Blocker helps you take back control of your YouTube experience by hiding or redirecting distracting Shorts videos — fully customizable with a clean toggle interface. ================================================== Features: 1. It hides Shorts everywhere Automatically removes Shorts sections from: - Home feed - Subscriptions - Sidebar & grid view 2. It redirect Shorts URLs Open a Shorts link and instantly watch it as a normal YouTube video for a distraction-free experience with features of the normal YouTube video player. 3. Easy toggle controls Enable or disable hiding and redirecting with slider-style switches in the popup menu and refresh. 4. Lightweight & privacy-friendly - Works instantly on any YouTube page. - No ads, no trackers, no unnecessary permissions. - Your privacy is paramount. 5. Persistent settings Your preferences are saved locally and stay active. Note: A refresh is required only once after installation or when changing settings. After that, your preferences will be retained. ================================================== Support the project Links to Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee included in the popup if you’d like to support or send me suggestions. ================================================== How to Use 1. Install the extension. 2. Open YouTube and refresh — Shorts will be hidden immediately. 3. Click the extension icon (top right of Chrome) to toggle settings anytime. ================================================== Why Use This Extension? YouTube Shorts can be addictive and distracting. This extension gives you the choice to either: - Hide them completely, or - Redirect them into normal videos, so you enjoy them without the endless scroll. Take control of your time on YouTube with a simple and effective tool. ================================================== ⭐ Enjoy distraction-free YouTube today with YouTube Shorts Blocker!