YouTube Shorts Blocker icon

YouTube Shorts Blocker

by Taylor Hoffmann · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Block YouTube Shorts, avoiding distractions

Users
555
+29 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
5
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#41K
#35K among extensions
Version
0.2.1
updated 13 Oct 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
03,5007,000Oct 2024Nov 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 555 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
025Oct 2024Nov 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 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 YouTube Shorts Blocker

Remove YouTube Shorts from your feed and enjoy distraction-free browsing with a simple toggle button. This open-source extension helps you focus on longer content without short video interruptions. Features - Toggle On/Off: Control whether YouTube Shorts are visible with a single click. - Focus on Long-Form Content: Avoid addictive short video distractions. - Easy to Use: Simple, user-friendly interface. - Multi-Language Support: Available in several languages for global accessibility. Languages Available - English - Brazilian Portuguese - Spanish - German - Italian - French Stay focused and enjoy YouTube without distractions!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+3+0.5%00.00
30 days+29+5.5%00.00
6 months+128+30.0%+10.00
1 year+298+116.0%+30.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where YouTube Shorts Blocker appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
youtube shorts#52+21

Version history

5 versions recorded
0.2.113 Oct 2025
0.2.05 Oct 2025
0.1.230 Sep 2025
0.1.113 Oct 2024
0.1.012 Oct 2024

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
12 Oct 2024
Size
100 KB
Languages
de, en, es, fr, it, pt-BR
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Extension ID
jchbbofddpgfbaheknainnhbdonkpogf

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagescriptingactiveTab
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*

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