uBlock Filter to Hide YouTube Shorts [GitHub]

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ublock-hide-yt-shorts: The Ultimate YouTube Shorts Removal Filter

  • GitHub Stars: 99
  • Language: Filter List (uBlock Origin Only)
  • License: MIT

Why Hide YouTube Shorts?

YouTube Shorts endlessly throws short videos at you. Many complain that it’s highly addictive and a waste of time[GitHub]. This project uses uBlock Origin filters to hide all Shorts-related elements.

What Features Does It Offer?

  • Shorts Removal: Hides the Shorts UI from the homepage, search, and channels.
  • Comment Hiding: You can also hide comments with a separate comments.txt file.
  • Easy Installation: Just add a single filter URL.

How to Install

1. Open the uBlock Origin dashboard
2. Go to the Filter lists tab
3. Paste the URL below into Import
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/i5heu/ublock-hide-yt-shorts/master/list.txt

Who Would Benefit From This?

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to maintain focus. Shorts won’t be a distraction when you’re using YouTube for work-related research[GitHub].

Good Things to Know

  • uBlock Origin must be installed.
  • May temporarily not work if the YouTube UI changes.
  • This is an independent project unrelated to Google or YouTube[uBlock Origin].

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use it with other ad blockers?

A: Officially, only uBlock Origin is supported. You can import it into other extensions, but some rules may not work due to syntax differences. We recommend uBlock Origin for stability.

Q: Does it affect YouTube performance?

A: Hardly at all. It mainly uses CSS hiding rules, so there’s almost no overhead. The page might even become slightly lighter as Shorts elements are no longer loaded.

Q: Does it affect regular videos?

A: It doesn’t affect regular videos. It only targets the Shorts-specific UI. Search, recommendations, and subscription feeds are displayed normally.

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