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YTShortsBlocker

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026; it is registered on the Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 19 Sep 2026. How this is checked

YTShortsBlocker is an open-source browser extension that prevents YouTube Shorts from appearing on YouTube. It is distributed through browser extension stores and is intended for users who want a less Shorts-focused YouTube experience.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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2023since

Overview

4 features

Purpose: Removing YouTube Shorts from YouTube to reduce unwanted short-form content.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: YouTube users who want to hide Shorts

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

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

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

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

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, YTShortsBlocker takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on removing YouTube Shorts from YouTube to reduce unwanted short-form content. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for youTube users who want to hide Shorts. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: YTShortsBlocker is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Slartibartfass2 builds and maintains YTShortsBlocker, and it first shipped in 2023. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 4 catalogued features are Hide YouTube Shorts, youTube page filtering, and chrome support.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Hide YouTube Shorts
  • YouTube page filtering
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
youtube-extensionshorts-blockercontent-filteringbrowser-customization

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Built with & integrations

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License
Open Source
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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed19 Sep · 12:58 UTC
    YTShortsBlocker seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about YTShortsBlocker

What does YTShortsBlocker do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: YTShortsBlocker focuses on removing YouTube Shorts from YouTube to reduce unwanted short-form content. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is YTShortsBlocker for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: YTShortsBlocker is an open-source project built for youTube users who want to hide Shorts.
Does YTShortsBlocker have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — YTShortsBlocker is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does YTShortsBlocker run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: YTShortsBlocker runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is YTShortsBlocker still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to YTShortsBlocker?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include YouTube Shorts Blocker, Shorts Blocker for YouTube, and YouTube Shorts Blocker.YouTube Shorts BlockerShorts Blocker for YouTubeYouTube Shorts Blocker
Who develops YTShortsBlocker?
YTShortsBlocker is developed by Slartibartfass2.
How long has YTShortsBlocker been around?
YTShortsBlocker first shipped in 2023.

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