Mindful Focus - YouTube Shorts Blocker

Blocks or redirects YouTube Shorts to the normal video player. Reclaim your focus by removing Shorts from Home, Search, and Sidebar.

**[Updated for 2026 Layout]** Is "just one more video" turning into an hour of lost time? You are not lazy. YouTube Shorts are engineered to hack your dopamine system. It’s time to take control back. Unlike simple blockers that break the page, this extension offers a **"Dual Mode"** approach used by thousands of productive professionals. **⚡ Why this is the #1 Choice in 2026:** Most blockers stop working when YouTube updates. We monitor UI changes weekly to ensure your shield never goes down. ### 🎮 Two Powerful Modes (Free Forever) **1. 🚫 Block Mode (The Nuclear Option)** Completely removes Shorts from your existence. * Hides the "Shorts" tab from the sidebar and bottom bar. * Removes Shorts carousels from the Homepage and Subscriptions. * Zero temptation. Out of sight, out of mind. **2. 🔄 Smart Redirect Mode (The Healthy Balance)** Want to watch a specific clip without getting sucked into the feed? * Click any Short, and it automatically loads in the **Normal Video Player**. * **Benefit:** You get seek bars, volume control, and—most importantly—**NO auto-play**. * Watch the content you want, then leave. No infinite scroll trap. --- ### 🔥 Pro Power: Strict Enforcement & Focus (Lifetime License) Upgrade to Pro to automate your discipline. **✅ Strict Enforcement (New!)** Even if you prefer "Redirect Mode," the extension will **forcibly switch to Block Mode** during your focus hours. * *Result:* No thumbnails, no distractions, pure focus during work time. **✅ Focus Schedule** Set it and forget it. Automatically block Shorts only during work hours (e.g., Mon-Fri, 9:00–17:00). Enjoy your weekends freely. **✅ Password Lock with "Breathing Delay"** Prevents impulsive disabling. To unlock, you must enter a password and wait through a mindful breathing session. **✅ Time Reclaimed Dashboard** See exactly how many hours of your life you've saved. Motivation provided by data. --- ### 🛡 Privacy & Transparency * **100% Local:** No browsing data is ever sent to our servers. * **Lightweight:** Optimized code that won't slow down your browser. * **No Tracking:** We don't care what you watch; we only care that you don't watch it forever. **Pricing:** * **Basic:** Free (Block & Redirect) * **Pro:** $15.00 Lifetime (One-time payment. No subscriptions.) * **Emergency Key:** $4.00 (Unlocks forgotten passwords & overrides active schedules) **Stop the scroll. Reclaim your time today.** --- **Disclaimer:** This extension is an independent project and is not affiliated with YouTube or Google LLC.