- A new time limit option on YouTube Shorts allows users to effectively remove the feature entirely
- The new zero-minute timer prevents Shorts from appearing on users’ home feeds
- It’s not 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 website. While it’s still visible in the subscription feed, it’s an important step for users who want the feature to go away.
As reported by The Verge, YouTube has implemented a zero-minute option for Shorts, which effectively prevents 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 reduce (or eliminate) time spent scrolling, while serving as an ideal parental control tool. It’s a significant bonus to the parental controls already in place, which include reminders to take breaks and bedtime alerts.
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The move from Google has already led to tons of praise, especially on Reddit, and that’s no surprise given the strong opinions many have of applications that use the same fast-paced video format, such as TikTok.
Unfortunately, it has not been rolled out to all users yet, and the feature may take some time to introduce itself. But once it becomes widely available, here’s how to enable the setting.
Once you’re on the YouTube home page, you’ll want to navigate to the Daily Limits page via Settings > Time management > Feed limit for shortsand you will find a new option labeled ‘0 minutes.’
Enable it and make sure the ‘Shorts Feed Limit’ box is checked and you’re good to go. Shorts should now be completely removed from your YouTube home page. Although I have noticed that some may still appear in the subscriptions tab (when testing the 15 minute setting), hopefully this should be completely cleared up, or may not even be the case for most users.
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