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Short Video Hider

Name: Short Video Hider
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.75 (1 reviews)

A privacy-first Safari extension to hide addictive Reels and Shorts. Browse YouTube, Instagram, and Reddit on your own terms without the digital distractions.

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Key Figures

Downloads

500

User Rating

3.8/5

Total Ratings

Publisher

Arulvhalan Anandarajah

Reclaim Your Focus

Designed for digital minimalists, our Safari extension surgically removes addictive short-form content so you can browse the web with intention.

Surgical Content Removal

Hide addictive Shorts and Reels surfaces across YouTube, Instagram, and Reddit while keeping the long-form posts you value intact.

Private & Local First

Enjoy total peace of mind with zero tracking or external calls. Every script runs locally on your device to protect your digital privacy.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

Short Video Hider - iPhone screen showing the Short Video Hider app interface with a privacy focused emblem and a YouTube video about removing shorts. — iPhone screen showing the Short Video Hider app interface with a privacy focused emblem and a YouTube video about removing shorts.

Short Video Hider - Short Video Hider app showing settings to block YouTube shorts and Instagram reels in Safari. — Short Video Hider app showing settings to block YouTube shorts and Instagram reels in Safari.

Short Video Hider - Step-by-step instructions for enabling the Short Video Hider Safari extension on an iPhone — Step-by-step instructions for enabling the Short Video Hider Safari extension on an iPhone

Description

Short Video Hider is a lightweight iOS app bundled with a Safari Web Extension. It restores control over your browsing experience on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Reddit. Features - Remove Shorts and Reels surfaces while keeping regular videos and posts intact. - Redirect to the normal video view for Shorts and ignore Reels. - Hide UI elements related to Shorts or Reels. - Smart, SPA-aware blocking that adapts to page navigation. - No tracking or external calls – all logic runs locally. Optional tip unlock: - Hide the YouTube logo for a cleaner, minimalist interface. iOS app highlights: - An animated, always-on background with a Flappy Bird vibe – tap anywhere to play. - Crisp, readable UI with glassy backgrounds behind controls. - Clear instructions for enabling the Safari extension. Safari Web Extension capabilities: - Cross-platform coverage (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit). - Deep integration with navigation APIs, attribute selectors and efficient DOM updates. - Per-site toggles (redirect vs hide UI) in the extension settings. Privacy first: - No ads, analytics or external network requests. - All data is local to your device. What it doesn’t do: - Doesn’t block ads. - Doesn’t hide regular content – only Shorts and Reels surfaces. - Doesn’t do anything to the YouTube App Getting started: - Install the iOS app. - Enable the bundled extension via Settings → Safari → Extensions. - Use the in-app settings or extension settings to customise behaviour per platform. Known limitations: - Platforms evolve, so if a Shorts or Reels element slips through, a future update usually addresses it quickly. Thanks for trying it out. If you enjoy it, tipping helps support further improvements!