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How to Block YouTube Shorts on Chrome

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to permanently hide YouTube Shorts from your Chrome browser.

Quick summary

You can block YouTube Shorts on Chrome in minutes by installing the free Unhook extension from the Chrome Web Store and toggling its Hide Shorts setting. Once enabled, the Shorts shelf is completely removed from the YouTube homepage without affecting any other content.


Steps

  1. Go to chromewebstore.google.com and search for Unhook - Remove YouTube Recommended & Shorts.
  2. Click Add to Chrome to begin installing the extension.
  3. When prompted, click Add extension in the confirmation pop-up to complete the installation.
  4. Navigate to youtube.com and verify that the Shorts shelf currently appears on the homepage.
  5. Open the Unhook settings panel, find the Hide Shorts option, and toggle it on.
  6. Refresh the YouTube homepage and confirm that the Shorts shelf no longer appears.

📌 Why this matters

Blocking YouTube Shorts on Chrome gives users full control over their browsing experience by eliminating algorithmically pushed short-form video content that can derail focus and productivity. The Unhook Chrome extension provides a lightweight, no-code solution that removes the Shorts shelf from the YouTube homepage instantly. This matters for students, professionals, and anyone practicing intentional media consumption who wants to use YouTube for learning or research without distraction. It is one of the fastest and most effective ways to customize your YouTube feed without needing to adjust account settings.
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