Removes the distracting Shorts from your YouTube feed - Declutter Your Mind.

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YouTube Shorts Remover Extension

YouTube Shorts are removed from your YouTube feeds seamlessly, while the Shorts tab remains accessible in the YouTube menu.

Are you fed up with mindlessly clicking on an interesting-looking short video, and 10 minutes later finding yourself still scrolling on? If so, we are with you – Simply install the extension and watch as the Shorts in your feed disappear and remain disabled.

Our mission is to help you break free from doomscrolling and unclutter your mind. Not only do we block YouTube Shorts from your feeds and search results, but we also remove distracting third-party ads and promotional banners, keeping your home feed clean and focused.

With YouTube Shorts, third-party ads, and promotional banners automatically blocked from your homepage feed, this makes it easier for you to focus on meaningful content without unnecessary interruptions.

Features:
- Block YouTube Shorts: Automatically blocks all YouTube Shorts from your homepage and search feed, no toggling required.
- Remove Third-Party Ads: Eliminates ads from appearing in your YouTube feed.
- Remove Promotional Banners: Clears promotional banners from your YouTube feed.
- Disable Distractions: Keep your feed clean and focused on meaningful content.

Click the support link below to make a feature request or report a bug.

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Disclaimer: This extension is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or Google LLC. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install YouTube Shorts Remover extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube Shorts Remover 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 YouTube Shorts Remover extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube Shorts Remover extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube Shorts Remover extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube Shorts Remover 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 YouTube Shorts Remover Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube Shorts Remover extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube Shorts Remover extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube Shorts Remover 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 YouTube Shorts Remover 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 YouTube Shorts Remover extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube Shorts Remover 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 YouTube Shorts Remover extension file

Select and download the YouTube Shorts Remover 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 YouTube Shorts Remover 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 YouTube Shorts Remover 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 YouTube Shorts Remover 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 YouTube Shorts Remover extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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