Shorts are great when you want them, but they are also designed to pull you into endless swiping. This Drop in hides Shorts sections in the YouTube UI so your homepage and sidebar stay focused on the channels and videos you came for.

The goal is not to “block YouTube”. It is to reduce surprise hooks that derail a focused session. With fewer Shorts surfaces, the site feels quieter and it becomes easier to watch with intention during work or study breaks.

It hides Shorts sections so they do not dominate the page and keeps your feed centered on longer videos.

Good to Know

YouTube UI changes frequently, so element locations may shift over time
Doesn’t require API credits

Best Use Cases

Focused learning sessions
Calmer browsing
Avoiding unplanned scrolling
Keeping breaks short on purpose