Description
Block all of the youtube shorts from homepage and play with Desktop UI as normal video
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"Youtube Shorts" Keyword
"Remove" Keyword
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Review Summary
Users appreciate that the extension redirects YouTube Shorts to normal video format, helping reduce addictive infinite Shorts scrolling and allowing access to Shorts in a more familiar player. However, many report that it does not fully remove Shorts from the homepage or subscription feed, and that it works inconsistently or stops working over time. Some feel the extension does not meet expectations set by its description, as it only partially blocks Shorts content. Overall, while valued by some, the extension has notable shortcomings in completely eliminating Shorts on YouTube.
Pros
- Effectively redirects Shorts videos to normal YouTube video format, allowing easier viewing.
- Helps reduce addiction to YouTube Shorts by preventing infinite scrolling in Shorts feed.
- Some users found it useful in saving time and improving their viewing experience by avoiding Shorts format.
- Allows users to still access Shorts videos as regular videos, enabling actions like adding to playlists.
- Generally easy to use and appreciated by some users for changing Shorts display behavior.
Cons
- Does not completely remove Shorts from the homepage or subscription feed for many users.
- Works inconsistently; several users report that the extension works on and off or no longer works after some updates.
- Does not fully block Shorts sections on the home page or subscription feed, leading to partial effectiveness.
- Some users experiencing delayed action, seeing Shorts briefly before they are redirected or blocked.
- Reported issues of false advertising as the extension doesn't fully hide or remove Shorts content as implied.
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
- storage
- notifications
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
1.1.2
January 2, 2024
0.26 MB
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Developer Information
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