Block YT Shorts from killing your productivity

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0.0.4
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February 14, 2024
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229KiB
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49
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5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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No Shorts Extension

Do you ever find yourself descending into the seemingly endless rabbit hole of YouTube Shorts, losing precious hours of your life that you'll never get back? Surrounded by an unending whirlpool of 60-second videos with the attention span of a goldfish, it's all too easy to fall prey to the mindless swiping. The world, we're told, is our oyster, but instead, we're helplessly sifting through bite-sized video after video, our cries for a break devoured by the YouTube algorithm. Well, say hello to \"No Shorts\", the chrome extension that has heard your silent screams for help and is here to be your saving grace from the addictive YouTube Shorts.

\"No Shorts\" is the equivalent of a stern yet loving parent who turns your TV off when it's been on for too long. A veritable superhero of time management, it enables you to enjoy your YouTube browsing experience, minus the distracting pitfall of YouTube Shorts. We didn't just name it \"No Shorts\" for the giggles, you know. We mean it when we say 'no shorts' - and that's exactly what this extension does - it sweeps away the annoying YouTube Shorts from your life like a diligent janitor.

So, would you rather stay shackled in the chaotic carousel of YouTube Shorts or break free and reclaim your productivity? If it's the latter, congratulations on making the first step against corporate control of your attention. Welcome aboard, you brave soul, as you download \"No Shorts\", the chrome extension that's here to offer you a parachute on your freefall through the abyss of YouTube Shorts. Brace yourself as we embark on this journey to a future free of the relentless onslaught of short-form video distraction. Now, seriously, go out there and get some real work done, will you?
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "No Shorts", "description": "Block YT Shorts from killing your productivity", "version": "0.0.4", "icons": { "128": "icons/noshorts.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "32": "icons/noshorts.png" }, "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "NoShorts" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install No Shorts extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install No Shorts extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install No Shorts extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install No Shorts extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download No Shorts extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a No Shorts extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the No Shorts Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the No Shorts extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the No Shorts extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for No Shorts extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the No Shorts extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download No Shorts extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install No Shorts extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the No Shorts extension file

Select and download the No Shorts extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the No Shorts extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your No Shorts extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the No Shorts extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install No Shorts extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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