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YTBShortBlocker

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 17 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 17 Sep 2026. How this is checked

YTBShortBlocker is an open-source Firefox extension that removes the YouTube Shorts panel from the page DOM. It supports Firefox on desktop and Android, while direct Shorts URLs remain accessible.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebEmbeddableAndroid
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2stars
11alternatives
5features
2023since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Preventing distracting YouTube Shorts from appearing during browsing.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Firefox users who want to avoid YouTube Shorts

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable, android

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: addons.mozilla.org · github.com · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

YTBShortBlocker sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on preventing distracting YouTube Shorts from appearing during browsing. Inferred · not functionally tested: YTBShortBlocker is an open-source project aimed at firefox users who want to avoid YouTube Shorts. Basis unknown · not verified: YTBShortBlocker is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: YTBShortBlocker is available on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.

Sohukia builds and maintains YTBShortBlocker, and it first shipped in 2023. PulseGate's similarity index places it among 11 comparable projects. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are shorts panel hiding, youTube page filtering, and firefox support. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Shorts panel hiding
  • YouTube page filtering
  • Firefox support
  • Android support
  • DOM element removal

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
youtube-shorts-blockerdistraction-blockingfirefox-extensionscrolling-control

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserEmbeddableAndroid

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed17 Sep · 20:15 UTC
    YTBShortBlocker seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about YTBShortBlocker

What does YTBShortBlocker do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: YTBShortBlocker focuses on preventing distracting YouTube Shorts from appearing during browsing. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is YTBShortBlocker for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: YTBShortBlocker is an open-source project built for firefox users who want to avoid YouTube Shorts.
Is YTBShortBlocker free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — YTBShortBlocker is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does YTBShortBlocker run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: YTBShortBlocker runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.
Is YTBShortBlocker still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 17 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to YTBShortBlocker?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include YouTube Short Blocker, Youtube Shorts Blocker, and YT Shorts Blocker.YouTube Short BlockerYoutube Shorts BlockerYT Shorts Blocker
Who develops YTBShortBlocker?
YTBShortBlocker is developed by Sohukia.
How long has YTBShortBlocker been around?
YTBShortBlocker first shipped in 2023.

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