Three steps in SwipeLess
Choose the app
Open Blocks and select YouTube.
Keep the rest of YouTube open
Under What closes, choose Shorts. The summary should say Shorts stays closed.
Keep Shorts closed
Choose Nothing, then tap Save.
Prefer a daily allowance?
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Nothing | Keeps Shorts closed. |
| Minutes a day | Allows a daily amount of Shorts. |
| A few short turns | Allows a few brief visits. |
Time counts while you use Shorts. Blocking resumes when your allowance runs out.
Shorts still opening?
Follow the blocking checklist to check service access, saved settings and remaining allowance. YouTube updates and different devices can affect feed detection. The compatibility guide lists the recorded YouTube version and explains the limits of that check.
Still stuck? Send feedback with your phone model and the affected feed.
Want to put all of YouTube away? Compare feed and whole app blocking.
Blocking requires the installed Android app. Coming to Google Play for Android. See availability.