Shorts Blocker - Hide and redirect YouTube Shorts

Hides YouTube Shorts and optionally redirects Shorts links to direct videos.

Shorts Blocker helps you take back control of your YouTube experience by hiding or redirecting distracting Shorts videos — fully customizable with a clean toggle interface. ================================================== Features: 1. It hides Shorts everywhere Automatically removes Shorts sections from: - Home feed - Subscriptions - Sidebar & grid view 2. It redirect Shorts URLs Open a Shorts link and instantly watch it as a normal YouTube video for a distraction-free experience with features of the normal YouTube video player. 3. Easy toggle controls Enable or disable hiding and redirecting with slider-style switches in the popup menu and refresh. 4. Lightweight & privacy-friendly - Works instantly on any YouTube page. - No ads, no trackers, no unnecessary permissions. - Your privacy is paramount. 5. Persistent settings Your preferences are saved locally and stay active. Note: A refresh is required only once after installation or when changing settings. After that, your preferences will be retained. ================================================== Support the project Links to Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee included in the popup if you’d like to support or send me suggestions. ================================================== How to Use 1. Install the extension. 2. Open YouTube and refresh — Shorts will be hidden immediately. 3. Click the extension icon (top right of Chrome) to toggle settings anytime. ================================================== Why Use This Extension? YouTube Shorts can be addictive and distracting. This extension gives you the choice to either: - Hide them completely, or - Redirect them into normal videos, so you enjoy them without the endless scroll. Take control of your time on YouTube with a simple and effective tool. ================================================== ⭐ Enjoy distraction-free YouTube today with YouTube Shorts Blocker!