YouTube Launches New Option to Permanently Disable Shorts

Viewers on YouTube who find themselves endlessly scrolling through Shorts and wasting time can now look forward to a solution. YouTube has updated its ‘Time Management’ feature, offering users the ability to completely block the Shorts feed without relying on any third-party apps. Initially introduced for parents, this feature became available to all users starting April 16, 2026.

Here’s how to disable Shorts: Open the YouTube app on your Android or iOS device. Tap the profile icon located at the bottom right corner of the screen, then access ‘Settings.’ Within Settings, navigate to the ‘Time Management’ section, where YouTube has included various options to help users save time and reduce distractions.

Enable Shorts feed limit: Turn on the ‘Shorts feed limit’ toggle. Previously, users had to set a minimum time limit of 15 minutes, but with the new update, it is possible to set the limit to zero minutes.

Set time limit to zero minutes: Adjust your daily limit to ‘0 Minutes.’ Once configured, YouTube will immediately stop showing you Shorts content.

What happens after activation? When you set the time limit to zero, no videos will appear under the Shorts tab. Instead, you will see a message stating, “Reached your Shorts feed limit.” In most cases, Shorts content will also be removed from your home feed.