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What is ublock-hide-yt-shorts?

A maintained uBlock Origin filter list dedicated entirely to hiding all traces of YouTube Shorts.

What does ublock-hide-yt-shorts do?

ublock-hide-yt-shorts is a highly targeted collection of custom filter rules designed specifically for the uBlock Origin browser extension to eradicate YouTube Shorts from the user interface. It meticulously targets the DOM elements associated with the Shorts shelf on the homepage, the dedicated Shorts tab in the sidebar, and Shorts recommendations within standard search results. By utilizing advanced CSS selectors, the filters dynamically adapt to YouTube's frequent layout changes without breaking the core functionality of the site. The project restores a classic, long-form focused video browsing experience, eliminating the addictive, short-form content feeds entirely. It is lightweight, requires no additional software beyond an adblocker, and is actively maintained by the community.

Who is ublock-hide-yt-shorts for?

This filter list is for desktop YouTube users utilizing uBlock Origin who prefer traditional video formats over short-form content. It requires basic familiarity with adding custom filters to adblockers.

How do I get started with ublock-hide-yt-shorts?

Copy the raw list URL and paste it into uBlock Origin's custom filter lists settings.

How popular is ublock-hide-yt-shorts on GitHub?

i5heu/ublock-hide-yt-shorts has 869 stars and 19 forks on GitHub, and gained 2 stars in the last 7 days.

What license does ublock-hide-yt-shorts use?

i5heu/ublock-hide-yt-shorts is released under the MIT license.

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  MIT

ublock-hide-yt-shorts is a highly targeted collection of custom filter rules designed specifically for the uBlock Origin browser extension to eradicate YouTube Shorts from the user interface. It meticulously targets the DOM elements associated with the Shorts shelf on the homepage, the dedicated Shorts tab in the sidebar, and Shorts recommendations within standard search results. By utilizing advanced CSS selectors, the filters dynamically adapt to YouTube's frequent layout changes without breaking the core functionality of the site. The project restores a classic, long-form focused video browsing experience, eliminating the addictive, short-form content feeds entirely. It is lightweight, requires no additional software beyond an adblocker, and is actively maintained by the community.

This filter list is for desktop YouTube users utilizing uBlock Origin who prefer traditional video formats over short-form content. It requires basic familiarity with adding custom filters to adblockers.

• Comprehensive Shorts Eradication: Completely removes the Shorts shelf from the homepage, search results, and the main navigation sidebar.
• Dynamic DOM Targeting: Utilizes advanced uBlock Origin CSS selectors to accurately hide elements even as YouTube aggressively changes class names.
• Zero Performance Overhead: Relies entirely on native adblocker rendering engines, ensuring the browser doesn't slow down while hiding content.
• Classic Interface Restoration: Forces the platform to focus exclusively on standard, long-form video content, improving the user's focus and experience.
• Cross-Browser Compatibility: Works flawlessly on any browser supporting the uBlock Origin extension, including Firefox, Chrome, and Edge.
• Community-Driven Updates: Actively maintained filter lists adapt quickly to bypass YouTube's latest attempts to force Shorts into the user interface.

Getting started: Copy the raw list URL and paste it into uBlock Origin's custom filter lists settings.

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