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Block YouTube Shorts in Chrome

ShortsBlocker hides Shorts from supported YouTube pages so Chrome stays useful for long-form videos, subscriptions, and focused browsing.

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YouTube desktop page with a Trending Shorts shelf highlighted before blocking
A desktop YouTube Shorts shelf before ShortsBlocker hides supported placements.

Where ShortsBlocker works

Install the extension in desktop Chrome, then reload open YouTube tabs so it can inspect supported page layouts.

Desktop Chrome
Supported through the free Chrome extension.
YouTube website
Hides supported Shorts placements on desktop YouTube pages.
YouTube mobile app
Not supported; Chrome extensions cannot modify the mobile app.

What ShortsBlocker hides

The extension targets Shorts placements that interrupt normal YouTube browsing.

YouTube homepage Shorts shelves

Shorts tab and navigation entry points

Search results with Shorts videos

Explore and subscription placements

Built for a cleaner YouTube session

ShortsBlocker stays narrow on purpose: remove Shorts surfaces and keep the rest of YouTube familiar.

Cleaner YouTube browsing

Reduce Shorts distractions while keeping normal YouTube videos, subscriptions, and search usable.

Focused Chrome extension

ShortsBlocker is built for one job: finding Shorts placements and removing them from supported YouTube pages.

Updated for YouTube changes

YouTube changes its layout often, so release notes and support links stay close to the extension.

If Shorts still appear

YouTube can ship layout changes at any time. If Shorts come back after an update, refresh your open YouTube tabs and check the latest release notes.

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Best first step

After installing or updating ShortsBlocker, reload any open YouTube tabs so the latest blocking rules can run on the page.

Set up ShortsBlocker

The full Chrome setup takes three steps and stays on this page.

1

Add ShortsBlocker to Chrome

Install the free extension from the Chrome Web Store and keep it enabled for YouTube.

2

Reload open YouTube tabs

Refresh any YouTube tabs that were already open so the extension can inspect the current page.

3

Browse YouTube normally

Supported Shorts placements are hidden while regular videos, search, and subscriptions remain available.

ShortsBlocker FAQ

What does ShortsBlocker remove?
ShortsBlocker hides YouTube Shorts placements from supported Chrome pages, including the homepage, Shorts navigation, search, explore, and subscriptions.
Does ShortsBlocker delete my YouTube history or data?
No. ShortsBlocker is meant to clean up visible YouTube pages in your browser. It does not delete your YouTube account data.
Why do Shorts sometimes reappear?
YouTube changes its page layout frequently. If Shorts reappear, update the extension, reload open YouTube tabs, and report the page where the placement still appears.
Is ShortsBlocker free?
Yes. ShortsBlocker is free to install. Donations are optional and help support maintenance.
Does ShortsBlocker work on desktop YouTube?
Yes. It is designed for the YouTube website in desktop Chrome. Chrome extensions cannot change the YouTube mobile or TV apps.
Can I use ShortsBlocker as a YouTube focus mode?
Yes. It reduces supported Shorts prompts while keeping regular YouTube videos, search, subscriptions, and watch pages available.