BLOCK YOUTUBE SHORTS

Block Shorts on Android Without Deleting YouTube

YouTube Shorts is the fastest way to lose 2 hours without noticing. ScrollFree blocks the Shorts feed entirely - your subscriptions, playlists, and long-form videos stay perfectly intact.

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★★★★★Rated 4.8 - Trusted by hundreds who blocked Shorts and got their hours back
The Problem

Why You Need to Block Shorts

YouTube Shorts is engineered to be the most addictive feed on your phone. The algorithm learns what hooks you in seconds and serves an endless loop. Willpower alone cannot beat that. You need to block Shorts at the source - that is what ScrollFree does.

2h
Average daily time lost in YouTube Shorts. That is one full month every year.
15s
All it takes for the algorithm to hook you back into the Shorts loop.
-40%
Drop in YouTube screen time after blocking the Shorts feed.

How to Block Shorts on Android

  1. Download ScrollFree for free from the Google Play Store and open the app.
  2. On the home screen, find the "Disable Shorts" section at the top.
  3. Tap the toggle next to "YouTube Shorts" to enable blocking.
  4. Open YouTube - the Shorts feed and Shorts tab are now disabled.

That is it. No root access required. No complicated settings. The Shorts feed is disabled and the rest of YouTube works exactly as before.

What Stays, What Gets Blocked

What you keep

  • ✓Your subscriptions and subscription feed
  • ✓Long-form videos and playlists
  • ✓YouTube Search
  • ✓YouTube Music
  • ✓Comments, likes, and sharing

What ScrollFree blocks

  • ×The YouTube Shorts feed on the home screen
  • ×The Shorts tab in the bottom navigation
  • ×Shorts recommendations mixed into your feed
Real Users

People who blocked Shorts

★★★★★

"honestly didnt realize how much time shorts was stealing till i blocked it. like 2 hours a day back. feel way less anxious now lol"

Marcus T.
Android user
★★★★★

"shorts is just straight up gone. everything else still works normally. took like a minute to set up why didnt i do this sooner"

Priya K.
Android user
★★★★★

"kept youtube but killed shorts. best of both worlds tbh. actually watching real videos again. crazy how much time i was wasting on that crap"

James R.
Android user

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I block YouTube Shorts on Android?
Download ScrollFree from the Google Play Store, open the app, and toggle off YouTube Shorts under the Disable Shorts section. The feed is disabled immediately without affecting the rest of YouTube.
Can I block Shorts without deleting YouTube?
Yes. ScrollFree disables the Shorts feed specifically. Your subscriptions, playlists, history, and long-form content are completely unaffected.
Is this available on iPhone?
ScrollFree is currently available on Android. An iOS version is in development - you can join the waitlist on our home page to be notified at launch.
Does blocking Shorts also block TikTok?
Blocking YouTube Shorts only affects the Shorts feed inside YouTube. You can separately block TikTok, Instagram Reels, or any other app using ScrollFree's app-blocking feature.
Is ScrollFree free to install?
Yes, ScrollFree is free to install on Android. A premium version is available with additional features such as advanced scheduling and customization.

Ready to block YouTube Shorts?

Free to install. Works on any Android device. Takes 60 seconds to set up.

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