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Shorts Blocker — Block YouTube Shorts icon

Shorts Blocker Chrome Extension Analysis

Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers

Store listing title: Shorts Blocker — Block YouTube Shorts

Chrome extension ID: hineadfehgklomeomhnofpihfpoahkpf

A Chrome extension that allows users to completely block YouTube Shorts, disable the scrolling feed, or force Shorts to open in the standard YouTube video player. It is designed to reduce distractions and facilitate the consumption of long-form content.

Developer:yevhen.tretiakov
Version:2.5
Size:1.35MiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

10K+

Rating

★ 5.0

38 reviews

Languages

64 locales

Includes Deutsch, English, English (United Kingdom), English (United States)...

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product positions itself as a solution to the 'endless scrolling' and 'dopamine hits' caused by YouTube Shorts. It emphasizes a minimal, lightweight approach that gives users control over their attention without unnecessary features.

Inferred product pattern

Single-purpose utility extension focusing on digital wellbeing by removing addictive UI elements.

Review-backed pain points

No review-backed pain points found in the provided samples.

Observed feature gaps

No feature gaps identified in reviews; the product intentionally maintains a narrow, single-purpose scope.

Tags
YouTube BlockerProductivity ToolFocus AssistantContent Blocker
Target users

- Students

- Professionals

- Parents

- Users struggling with short-form video addiction

Primary use cases

- Removing distractions from YouTube

- Redirecting Shorts to the regular player

- Preventing children from accessing Shorts

Positive themes

- Reliable and effective blocking

- Improved productivity and focus

- Privacy-friendly design

- Ease of use

- Free of charge

Negative themes

- None observed in sample

Observed friction

- No pricing friction observed; reviews and listing suggest the tool is free.

Evidence boundary: Data extracted from the official store listing and 10 high-rating user reviews. Review sample is small and exclusively positive, which may not represent the full spectrum of user experience.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No support or account complaints observed.

Reliability

No reliability complaints; users describe the tool as reliable and effective.

Privacy

No privacy complaints; users explicitly mentioned the tool is privacy-friendly.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 64

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 2.5

- Size: 1.35MiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

block youtube shortsdisable youtube shortsyoutube shorts remover

Comparison

best youtube shorts blockeryoutube shorts blocker vs

Problem

stop youtube shorts addictionremove youtube shortshide youtube shorts feed

Alternative

youtube shorts blocker alternativeyoutube focus extension

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Screenshots

Shorts Blocker — Block YouTube Shorts screenshot

Links

Website: shortsblocker.app

Privacy policy: https://shortsblocker.app/privacy/

Support links: https://shortsblocker.app/support/

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