YouTube watchers praise awesome new option to disable annoying Shorts heres how to do it
Date:
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:08:07 +0000
Description:
YouTube finally has an option for users that will allow them to effectively remove Shorts via a zero-minute timer.
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the feature entirely The new zero-minute timer stops Shorts from showing up
on users' home feeds It hasn't rolled out to all users yet, but enabling the setting is quick and easy It's been a long time coming, but after many requests, YouTube has finally given users the option to disable Shorts from appearing on the homepage. While it's still visible in the subscriptions
feed, it's a significant step for users who want the feature eradicated.
As reported by The Verge , YouTube has implemented a zero-minute option for Shorts, which effectively stops users from accessing the feature. Previously, the lowest time limit option was 15 minutes, but users will now have full control over their viewing preferences on Shorts. Most importantly, the new addition is made to help adults decrease (or eliminate) the time spent scrolling, while also serving as an ideal tool for parental control. It's a significant bonus to the parental controls already present, which include reminders to take breaks and bedtime alerts. Article continues below You may like YouTube sparks backlash from free users by cracking down on popular hack Spotify begins global rollout of new video controls YouTube Premium Lite just got better with two new upgrades we've been waiting a year for
The move from Google has already led to tons of praise, most notably on Reddit, and it's no surprise considering the strong opinions many have over applications that use the same quick video format, such as TikTok. Comment from r/technology Comment from r/technology Comment from r/technology (Image credit: Google) Unfortunately, it hasn't rolled out to all users just yet,
and the option might take some time to present itself. However, once it does become widely available, here's how you activate the setting.
Once you're on the YouTube homepage, you'll want to navigate your way to the daily limit page, via Settings > Time management > Shorts feed limit , and you'll find a new option labelled '0 minutes.'
Enable that, and ensure the 'Shorts Feed Limit' box is checked, and you're good to go. Shorts should now be completely removed from your homepage on YouTube. While I've noticed that some can still show up in the subscriptions tab (when testing the 15-minute option), this should hopefully be completely ironed out, or may not even be the case for most users. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.
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