Youtube-shorts block

Play the Youtube shorts video as if it were a normal video. and hide "shorts"tab and videos (optional).

Youtube-shorts block: Transform Youtube shorts to normal videos

'Youtube-shorts block' is a Firefox extension that enables users to view Youtube shorts videos on a normal page. This functionality is designed for those who want to experience Youtube shorts videos like regular ones. Additionally, the extension offers the optional feature of hiding the 'shorts' tab and the corresponding videos. Autoplay is disabled by default due to Firefox constraints, but users can customize settings to allow audio and video autoplay.

Add-on stats

Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-03)
Creation date: 2022-03-25
Weekly download count: 1,009
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 40.90K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Youtube-shorts block (v1.5.3)
4.60 (735) 200,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

A extension allows youtube shorts videos to play on a normal page.

Caution! Due to Firefox limitations, autoplay is disabled by default, so please set "Allow Audio and Video" to autoplay.

...utube.com/shorts/"video-id" ↓↓ ...utube.com/watch?v="video-id" Change the URL to something like.

User reviews

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Pros
  • effectively blocks YouTube shorts
  • simple and efficient
  • works as advertised
Cons
  • does not block shorts on all pages
  • causes display issues in other YouTube sections
Most mentioned
  • it works
  • blocks shorts
  • issues with blocking on all platforms
User reviews
Thank you so much! I should have looked for an add-on like this so long ago.

by Jorge, 2024-12-16

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Youtube-shorts block requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Youtube-shorts block has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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