ShortsBlocker

by hasaan · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Hide YouTube Shorts UI and redirect /shorts/* to /watch?v=... — with a popup toggle and channel allowlist.

Users

106

+24 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#83K

#69K among extensions

Version

1.1.0

updated 9 Sep 2025

Users

monthly, 13 months

Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 106 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 13 months

Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 5 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 ShortsBlocker

ShortsBlocker hides only YouTube Shorts. Everything else stays. • Removes Shorts from Home, Search, and the sidebar • Redirects any /shorts/VIDEO to the regular /watch?v=VIDEO page • Popup toggle: quickly enable/disable • Temporary allow: let Shorts through for 10 minutes • Channel allowlist: keep Shorts from creators you choose What it DOESN’T do • Doesn’t block long-form videos, comments, subscriptions, or recommendations • Doesn’t replace the YouTube UI or force search-first navigation Why these permissions • “Storage”: save your enable/disable state, allowlist, and temporary-allow timer • Site access to youtube.com only: to hide Shorts elements and handle redirects Privacy • No data collection, no analytics, no remote requests. All settings stay in your browser. Tips • Add a creator’s @handle or channel URL in the popup to allow their Shorts • Use the 10-minute allow when you want a brief break, then it auto-locks Open source / support • Add your GitHub repo or contact email here