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Re: uBlock filter list to hide all YouTube Shorts

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Post by api »

rconti wrote: post #135
api wrote: post #37

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Short form video is addictive, so they want to push it. It maximizes time on site.

It's amazing that the algorithms are so universal rather than personalized. You'd think they'd want to notice that I _absolutely never_ watch shorts, and stop showing them to me, instead recommending something else. I understand why FB/IG do it; I _occasionally_ give in and get sucked into a couple. But that NEVER happens to me with YT.

You gotta try though. Just one hit. Listen. Next time you buy weed from me I’ll throw in just a few fentys for free. You gotta try it, man.

Re: uBlock filter list to hide all YouTube Shorts

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Post by TyrunDemeg101 »

A nuclear option that's worked extremely well for me is going into Youtube's settings and disabling history.

I no longer am even able to see shorts, they don't get suggested to me.

However, this is an extreme nuclear option and also disables the entire 'Home' and for-you type content. You can search and watch videos, but it flips it so it is 100% intention driven. Which means discoverability and browsing is non-existent. You're still able to see your existing subscriptions but that's it.

It's REALLY helped me disconnect from the addictive dopamine of the infinite, short type formats. YMMV

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Post by 4k93n2 »

phero_cnstrcts wrote: post #133
phony-account wrote: post #106

I’m paying over 40 dollars a month for YouTube but it doesn’t allow me to choose almost anything of what I see, despite trying hard to fine-tune my recommendations. I can’t permanently turn off shorts - and this I find personally insulting. It really feels like encountering a drug dealer outside my house every time I come home, always expecting me to cave and try some of that good smack. But apart from ignoring me wh…

I hate that you can’t block specific channels from showing up in your feed. So much ai slop.

this is a filter im using that blocks a channel from showing in the search results. just add a channel name after "title"

  www.youtube.com##ytd-search ytd-video-renderer:has(#text.ytd-channel-name:is([title*="add ai slop channel name here"], [title*="more ai slop here"]))
youll have to have to repeat the same name with other filters to also hide them on the homepage or the suggestions sidebar.

freetube is another option that works on desktop and it lets you block a channel by name by adding it in the "distraction free" section of the settings. if youre on android theres also a version of freetube in the f-droid store that works ok enough, even thought the freetube UI is not really designed for mobile

obviously this only gets you so far. at some point there could be more slop than non-slop so it wont be possible to block them all, but so far im finding this useful for the few repeat offenders that keep showing up in the search results*

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Post by zo1 »

Brian_K_White wrote: post #304
Brian_K_White wrote: post #201

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And not even alphabetical. It's ridiculous. You should see me or my wife sometimes scrolling down this nine miles long single column list on the Roku to find a particular channel. It's in there, it just could be anywhere in there... They didn't happen to post any new videos lately so they aren't on the main subscriptions page of latest videos, you have to go to the menu on the left to the list of all subscribed chann…

Oh and why is the list nine miles long anyway? Self-inflicted problem subscribing to so many channels you can't possibly be watching... Well I've always had history turned off, and a few years ago YT blanked out the home screen if you have history turned off. Ever since then I have a blank home screen with just a message saying to go into settings to correct the error that I have history turned off. I never used to s…

People subscribe so they can "get more" of a channel in their feed. As if that does that much.

It's not self-inflicted, it's purposefully done this way to take control and power away from users.

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Post by SoftTalker »

marcosscriven wrote: post #11

I’m sure I’ve clicked “show fewer shorts” every single time it’s shown me shorts. It seems to make zero difference.

For me, it does result in no shorts on the main recommendations list. They still appear on the recommendations shown while a video is playing (and there they don't have the "show fewer" option) but they eventually (maybe 7-10 days or so) reappear on the main list as well.

this is all in the iOS YouTube app, which is the only place I watch YouTube.

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Post by caro_kann »

TyrunDemeg101 wrote: post #312

A nuclear option that's worked extremely well for me is going into Youtube's settings and disabling history. I no longer am even able to see shorts, they don't get suggested to me. However, this is an extreme nuclear option and also disables the entire 'Home' and for-you type content. You can search and watch videos, but it flips it so it is 100% intention driven. Which means discoverability and browsing is non-exist…

I think this is the best way of using Youtube if you're trying to avoid brain rot and doomscrolling. This way helped me alot and gives you full control over what you consume.

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Post by SoftTalker »

Nextgrid wrote: post #306
h3half wrote: post #148

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They might be getting mixed up with the “close door” button, which is something always included because it makes people feel better but when you order the elevator you can choose whether it actually does anything or not

This is highly region-dependent. In the US the door close button is required to work in "fire service" mode, so that's why the button is always there. Outside of fire service the button most likely will work, just that it can't override the minimum open door delay mandated by the ADA, so it feels like it doesn't work. You may be able to trick the logic into disregarding the timer by pressing door open and door close…

> it can't override the minimum open door delay mandated by the ADA

I've definitely seen this not be the case, though it is probably in elevators older than the ADA. I lived in a building where selecting a floor or using the "Close Door" button immediately began closing the door. Some hotels as well.

Re: uBlock filter list to hide all YouTube Shorts

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Post by djsavvy »

notpushkin wrote: post #257
djsavvy wrote: post #78

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That's an awesome idea — sometimes I really do want to watch a short but not in that interface. Do you know how to set this up in general?

Redirector to the rescue: https://einaregilsson.com/redirector/ Been using it for annoyances like Slack pushing you to their desktop app, or fixing links when sites change domains (ahem, Anna’s Archive).

This is perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

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Post by maxxmod »

DavideNL wrote: post #309
maxxmod wrote: post #233

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Unhook is solid. I’m building Maxxmod [1] (shameless plug). The goal is similar in spirit, but with more granular control, a structured admin panel with live previews. Still in development, but feedback from the HN crowd is very welcome. The site includes interactive prototypes and screenshots that give a clear picture of what it’s aiming to become. [1] https://maxxmod.com

> Unhook is solid. Last updated 2 years ago (Apr 12, 2024)

You’re right, Unhook does look abandoned.

Sorry, I initially mixed it up Unhook with UnTrap [1] because of the similar name. UnTrap's Chrome version seems maintained (February 2026 [2]), while the Firefox version seems abandoned too (December 2024 [3]).

One of my goals with Maxxmod is to avoid that abandonment pattern.

[1] https://untrap.app

[2] https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/untrap-%E2%80%93-re...

[3] https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/untrap-for-yo...

Re: uBlock filter list to hide all YouTube Shorts

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Post by maxxmod »

notpushkin wrote: post #251
maxxmod wrote: post #231

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Welcome to HN! Plugging your stuff is okay, but it’s generally frowned upon if you’re only here to sell something: > Please don't use HN primarily for promotion. It's ok to post your own stuff part of the time, but the primary use of the site should be for curiosity. – https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html Perhaps you could just participate in the discussion for now, and do a Show HN later when you’re read…

You’re right, and I appreciate you pointing that out.

I’m mainly looking for early feedback to validate the direction before launch, not trying to use HN purely as a marketing channel. I’ll participate in the discussion and, once it’s ready, do a proper Show HN.

Thanks for the guidance.

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