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ShortsOff

by Utilabs · Tools
Manifest V3 in_app
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Pinpoint blocker for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.

Users
3
−2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#291K
#240K among extensions
Version
1.6.1
updated 2 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 3 months
025Jul 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 months
001Jul 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 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 ShortsOff

[ShortsOff — Put the Brakes on Habitual Short-Form Scrolling] Have you ever put down your smartphone and sat in front of your PC, only to find yourself mindlessly clicking on YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels and wasting precious time? ShortsOff is a dedicated Chrome digital detox solution designed to protect your time and focus from slipping away behind your monitor screen. By powerfully controlling the algorithmic loops of highly addictive short-form platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok, ShortsOff prevents "popcorn brain" syndrome and helps you restore your capacity for Deep Work. ■ 4 Core Features of ShortsOff Seamless Multi-Platform Synchronization ShortsOff supports real-time integration with our Android mobile app. The detox routines you set on your smartphone instantly sync to your PC browser, creating a watertight, cross-device dopamine-blocking ecosystem. "Mindful Breather" to Interrupt Unconscious Access Go beyond simple, rigid blocking with this psychological behavior correction tool. When you attempt to access short-form pages, ShortsOff prompts a typing challenge requiring you to manually type a specific quote or sentence. This introduces intentional friction to consciously suppress impulsive scrolling. "Time-Delay Cooldown" to Subside Cravings When you try to unblock a platform or change your settings, an intentional waiting period (e.g., 10 minutes) is enforced. This psychological buffer allows the fleeting craving for dopamine to naturally cool down, helping you make rational, self-controlled decisions. Robust PIN Lock & Parent Mode Protect your long-term goals from temporary lapses in willpower with a secure 4-digit PIN lock. The master password system ensures that children remain focused during PC-based learning by completely blocking access to addictive micro-content temptations. ■ Clear Benefits You Will Experience Reclaim 1 to 2 hours of hidden time every day for fitness, reading, or self-improvement. Alleviate brain fatigue caused by hyper-stimulating content and restore deep focus. Establish a sustainable, healthy media consumption routine independent of pure willpower. It is practically impossible to beat highly engineered algorithms with willpower alone. Reclaim complete ownership of your day on your PC with ShortsOff!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days−2−40.0%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where ShortsOff appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
smartphone#32+2

Version history

7 versions recorded
1.6.12 Aug 2026
1.6.031 Jul 2026
1.5.029 Jul 2026
1.4.028 Jul 2026
1.3.123 Jul 2026
1.0.113 Jul 2026
1.0.09 Jul 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
9 Jul 2026
Size
172 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
utilabs.pro
Extension ID
gafgnfnlhnaldclihbndkgalkjbapgaf

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagealarmsidentity
Site access
*://*.youtube.com/**://*.instagram.com/**://*.tiktok.com/**://*.utilabs.pro/*

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