YouTube Shorts Redirector
I am neurodivergent and noticed the Youtube Shorts format was hacking my brain to engage longer than I wanted. I wrote this quick extension to gain my time back. If you have suggestions for improvement, I'm all ears. Thank you :)
YouTube Shorts Redirector launched on April 16, 2024 with 55 votes, #654 of 4,347 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
YouTube Shorts Redirector is a browser extension that redirects users away from YouTube Shorts to the main YouTube feed. Created by a neurodivergent developer who found the Shorts format overly engaging, the extension helps users regain control over their watch time. It is designed for anyone who wants to limit their consumption of short-form video content on YouTube. The tool is open source and available on GitHub.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Youtube Shorts Redirector Chrome Extension. Contribute to adamenger/youtube-shorts-redirector development by creating an account on GitHub.
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