YouTube Shorts launched in 2020 and have gradually gained traction as short-form videos have become very popular in recent years. However, if you want to keep them from appearing in your feed all the time, there are a few things you can do. YouTube allows you to temporarily hide Shorts from your feed, but you'll need extensions to block them entirely.
How to hide YouTube Shorts
If you access YouTube through the Chrome browser on computer , you can remove YouTube Shorts by clicking the X (Not interested) button in the upper right corner of the Shorts series.
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However, you should keep a few things in mind:
- This is a temporary solution, as YouTube will continue to recommend Shorts after 30 days.
- The X (Not interested) button only works for Chrome on desktop (not the mobile apps).
- Even if they are removed from the homepage, YouTube Shorts will still appear in the sidebar when you are watching a video. While you can tell YouTube that you are “Not interested” in a particular Short, you cannot remove the suggestions.
How to hide YouTube Shorts in mobile apps
You can't make all Shorts disappear on the iOS and Android. However, to some extent you can train the algorithmto stop showing certain types of Short videos by selecting the three vertical dots on each Short and selecting Not interested in the menu that appears. There are also options to Report and Send feedback for videos you don't like.
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How to hide YouTube Shorts with third-party extensions
The following extensions can help you take more drastic action against YouTube Shorts:
YouTube Shorts Blocker (Chrome): This extension removes Shorts from necessary pages. But you can also selectively block content from channels you don't want to appear in your feed. You can choose to automatically convert Shorts videos to regular format if you want to watch specific Shorts from certain channels.
ShortsBlocker (Chrome and Firefox): This extension improves the YouTube experience by completely hiding Shorts (homepage, subscriptions, search results, navigation column on the left, and video suggestions column on the right).
Unhook (Chrome, Firefox, and Edge): Another extension for more control over your YouTube homepage. You can hide YouTube Shorts as well as other elements like related videos, comments, homepage suggestions, trending tab, etc.
BlockYT for Safari: This extension blocks Shorts, comments, and suggestions. It also works in the Safari browser on iPhone and iPad.
Since these are third-party extensions, you need to be careful with the various bugs that may exist and emphasize security.
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Removing YouTube Shorts from your Feed can improve your viewing experience by overload information. You'll have fewer videos to manage, making it easier to focus on the content you're really interested in.
Additionally, removing Shorts can help personalize your viewing experience. YouTube uses your viewing preferences to recommend new content. When you remove Shorts, YouTube understands that you prefer longer videos and will adjust its recommendations accordingly.
Finally, removing Shorts can improve the quality of your viewing experience. Shorts are typically short, fast-paced videos that can be tiring on the eyes and brain. Removing them can allow you to enjoy more relaxing experiences .
source: www.lifehacker.com.au
