YouTube Shorts Blocker icon

YouTube Shorts Blocker

by EddieTakki · Accessibility
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Block YouTube Shorts

Users
19
−2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#152K
#127K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 3 Nov 2024

Users

monthly, 2 years
01631Oct 2024Nov 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 19 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Oct 2024Nov 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 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 YouTube Shorts Blocker

This extension lets you block YouTube Shorts whenever you need a break from them. It's simple to use—you can turn it on and off with just a click, making it easy to manage your time without completely cutting out your YouTube experience. Stay focused and avoid wasting hours on Shorts!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−5.0%00.00
30 days−2−9.5%00.00
6 months−5−20.8%00.00
1 year−2−9.5%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.13 Nov 2024
1.022 Oct 2024

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
22 Oct 2024
Size
13 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
jjlnkjaiepiejkgfkogeblaihlndopgi

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
activeTabstorage
Site access
*://www.youtube.com/*

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