The fact that I couldn't turn off shorts recommendations on youtube is just so, so annoying. It's such a time sink and I'm glad that the tides are finally shifting against addictive algorithms like these.

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cyberclimb 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

I use this extension on desktop and Firefox mobile to block shorts. They also support chrome (idk about chrome mobile).

https://github.com/Vulpelo/hide-youtube-shorts?tab=readme-ov...

You can also look at NewPipe on Android if you want an alternative YouTube app rather than web mode. Needless to say it's a real shame you have to work this hard to hide shorts...

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nunez 2 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Uninstall the app and use it in a browser that lets you disable them. It’s the only way.

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zparky 2 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

if you're on android, advanced is a blessing to de-shorts your YouTube.

	▲	thunderbong 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		Did you mean revanced?

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nojvek 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Yeah not having a switch to turn off shirts is a great indicator that Google’s “do no evil” is a relic of the past.

Google gives no fucks other than printing more billions every quarter.

	▲	ktimespi 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		It's a major disservice to me as a paying user too.