ShortShield - Remove Shorts from YouTube icon

ShortShield - Remove Shorts from YouTube

by Kapri · Workflow & Planning
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Blocks YouTube Shorts for distraction free viewing.

Users
10
+1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#192K
#160K among extensions
Version
1.5
updated 14 Mar 2026

Users

monthly, 8 months
0510Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 10 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 8 months
024Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 4 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 ShortShield - Remove Shorts from YouTube

YouTube Shorts are designed to be addictive and distracting. ShortShield blocks Shorts across YouTube so you can enjoy long-form content without getting pulled into endless scrolling. Features Prevents Shorts from opening when clicked Lightweight, fast, and easy to use

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+1+11.1%00.00
6 months−1−9.1%00.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.514 Mar 2026
1.414 Feb 2026
1.312 Feb 2026

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
12 Feb 2026
Size
98 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
alebbphadidjhpmcifhpibhcekjelblk

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagetabs

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