Free Chrome extension
Support ShortsBlocker
ShortsBlocker stays free to use. This page helps you keep it working, report YouTube Shorts placements that slip through, rate the extension, or make an optional donation.
Best ways to help
A clear bug report or Chrome Web Store rating usually helps more than a donation. Donations are appreciated, but never required.
Keep ShortsBlocker working well
YouTube changes its layout often. These actions help the extension stay useful for everyone who wants fewer Shorts distractions.
Reload YouTube after updates
If Shorts still appear after an update, reload each open YouTube tab so the extension can inspect the newest page markup.
Report missed Shorts placements
Send the exact YouTube page where Shorts still appear. That is the fastest way to keep coverage current.
Leave a Chrome Web Store rating
Ratings help more people find the free extension when they search for a YouTube Shorts blocker.
Troubleshooting
Start here before reporting a bug. Most issues happen after YouTube changes a layout or when a tab was already open before the extension updated.
Shorts came back after working before
Update ShortsBlocker, reload the YouTube tab, then check the latest release notes for compatibility changes.
Only one YouTube tab looks fixed
Each already-open YouTube tab may need its own reload after installing or updating the extension.
A new Shorts area is not hidden yet
Email the page type and a short description. YouTube changes markup often, so new placements may need an extension update.
Maintenance roadmap
- Keep compatibility checks current as YouTube changes homepage, search, and subscription layouts.
- Improve detection for newly added Shorts shelves and navigation entry points.
- Keep the extension lightweight so regular YouTube videos and browsing stay fast.
- Use bug reports and feature requests to decide which placements need attention first.
Send a useful report
Include the YouTube page type, what you expected to disappear, and whether a page reload fixed it. A screenshot is helpful, but not mandatory.