Shorts and Reels Detox

Reduce YouTube Shorts consumption

Shorts Detox helps you take control of short-form content consumption on YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. Short-form videos are designed to be addictive. Shorts Detox introduces intentional friction by limiting how much you can watch per day — without aggressive blocking or complex settings. 🔹 How it works: • Shorts and Reels are blocked by default • You can unlock access for 5 minutes at a time • Maximum 3 unlocks per day • A cooldown period enforces healthy breaks • Full-screen block screen prevents accidental scrolling • Audio is fully muted when content is blocked 🔹 Key Features: ✔ Daily time limit (15 minutes total) ✔ Smart cooldown system ✔ Smooth timer and progress bar overlay ✔ Live usage stats in popup ✔ Works seamlessly with modern SPA websites ✔ No reloads, no lag, no playback issues 🔹 Supported Platforms: • YouTube Shorts • Instagram Reels 🔹 Privacy First: • No accounts required • No tracking • No analytics • No external network requests • All data is stored locally in your browser Shorts Detox is designed to help you stay mindful — not to ban content entirely. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants better digital discipline.