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        "content": "how%20do%20I%20disable%20shorts%20in%20youtrube%20using%20edge"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s how you can disable or drastically reduce YouTube Shorts when using Edge (or other desktop browsers). There\u2019s no guaranteed official \u201coff\u201d switch, but the following methods work well.\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Why it\u2019s tricky\n\nYouTube **does not** currently provide a built-in setting to fully disable Shorts on desktop. The company offers features like \u201cShorts Feed Limit\u201d (on mobile), and has temporary controls like hiding Shorts shelves or clicking \u201cnot interested,\u201d but none of those permanently remove Shorts everywhere. ([blokari.com](https://blokari.com/blog/disable-youtube-shorts-permanently?utm_source=openai))\n\nThat means you\u2019ll likely need one or more of the workaround methods outlined below.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udca1 Ways to disable or hide Shorts in Edge\n\nHere are several approaches \u2014 pick what works best for you based on how much effort you're willing to put in.\n\n| Method | What it does | How to set it up |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Browser extension to block Shorts** | Removes almost all traces of Shorts \u2014 from the home page, navigation, search results, channel pages, etc. It can even block URLs that lead to Shorts. | Go to Microsoft Edge Add-ons \u2192 search for \u201cYouTube Shorts Blocker,\u201d \u201cShorts Blocker (Standard Edition),\u201d or \u201cUnhook \u2013 Remove YouTube Recommended & Shorts.\u201d Install the one that suits your needs, then enable it. ([microsoftedge.microsoft.com](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/gmnlgeeigemjpjiappffljbbmmjopmcb?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Hide the Shorts shelf temporarily** | On the desktop YouTube site, there\u2019s a Shorts row (\"shelf\") on your home page. You can hide it (for about a month) by clicking the **X** in the top-right of that shelf. It doesn\u2019t stop Shorts everywhere (they may still appear in search results or on channel pages). ([browsewell.app](https://browsewell.app/posts/how-to-hide-youtube-shorts/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **\u201cNot interested\u201d feedback + clean history** | Click the three dots on a Short video \u2192 select **Not interested**. Also, pause or clear your Watch & Search History. This helps reduce Shorts in recommendations, though doesn\u2019t hide them entirely. ([support.google.com](https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/369495915?hl=en&msgid=372633923&utm_source=openai)) |\n| **URL filters with ad-blocker** | Use browser tools like **uBlock Origin** with custom filters to block specific YouTube Shorts content or URLs (e.g. anything containing `/shorts/`). This can remove many Shorts content pieces. ([browsewell.app](https://browsewell.app/posts/how-to-hide-youtube-shorts/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f What you **can\u2019t** reliably do\n\n- Fully disable Shorts with native YouTube desktop settings. They remain present in search, channel pages, sidebar, etc. ([blokari.com](https://blokari.com/blog/disable-youtube-shorts-permanently?utm_source=openai))  \n- Remove the Shorts tab or feature permanently outside of using extensions or filter-rules. ([browsewell.app](https://browsewell.app/posts/how-to-hide-youtube-shorts/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you tell me whether you're on Windows/macOS or mobile (or both), I can give you more exact steps and even filter configurations you can copy into Edge."
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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Windows%2011"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are some reliable methods to disable or hide YouTube Shorts when you're using Microsoft Edge on Windows 11:\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Method 1: Use a dedicated Edge extension\n\n### *Shorts Blocker (Standard Edition)*\n- Available in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store.  \n- Hides Shorts banners/shelves on your Home and Subscriptions pages. ([microsoftedge.microsoft.com](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/gmnlgeeigemjpjiappffljbbmmjopmcb?utm_source=openai))  \n- Has a \u201cStrict Mode\u201d option, which also hides Shorts in search results and on creator channel pages. ([microsoftedge.microsoft.com](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/gmnlgeeigemjpjiappffljbbmmjopmcb?utm_source=openai))  \n\n### *CleanTube*\n- Another extension that supports blocking Shorts in desktop browsers including Edge. ([cleantube.net](https://cleantube.net/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Allows blocking other distraction elements (notifications, certain content types) as well. ([cleantube.net](https://cleantube.net/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n### *tidytube*\n- Open-source browser extension.  \n- Lets you disable Shorts from multiple places: channel pages, homepage, and sidebar. ([github.com](https://github.com/kakajuro/tidytube?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \u2699\ufe0f Method 2: Use uBlock Origin + custom filter lists\n\nuBlock Origin is a powerful content blocker. With the right filters, you can hide Shorts across the entire YouTube desktop site.\n\n- **Use the \u201cublock-hide-yt-shorts\u201d list**  \n  Import this community-maintained filter list into uBlock\u2019s dashboard \u2192 *Filter Lists* \u2192 *Import*. It gets updated regularly. ([browsewell.app](https://browsewell.app/posts/how-to-hide-youtube-shorts/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Add specific \u201cMy Filters\u201d rules manually**  \n  Example filters (current as of mid-2026) include:  \n  ```\n  www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-shelf-renderer[is-shorts],ytd-rich-shelf-renderer[is-shorts]:upward(ytd-rich-section-renderer)\n  www.youtube.com##:matches-path(/^(?!\\/feed\\/history).*$/)ytd-reel-shelf-renderer\n  www.youtube.com##ytd-guide-entry-renderer:has(.ytd-guide-entry-renderer[title=\"Shorts\"])\n  ```\n  These hide the Shorts shelves, reels, and the menu entry. ([browsewell.app](https://browsewell.app/posts/how-to-hide-youtube-shorts/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Redirect Shorts links**  \n  One filter transforms URLs containing `/shorts/...` into the standard watch format so Short videos open like regular videos. Example:  \n  ```\n  ||youtube.com/shorts/*$uritransform=/shorts\\/(.*)/watch?v=\\$1/\n  ```\n  See detailed steps in community discussions. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/1rat06g/heres_a_filter_to_change_the_youtube_shorts/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd27 Method 3: Combine extension + filters\n\nFor maximum effect:\n1. Use an extension like *Shorts Blocker* or *tidytube* to remove as many Shorts instances as possible (home, sidebar, menu).\n2. Use uBlock Origin with the \u201cublock-hide-yt-shorts\u201d list or filter rules to catch anything the extension misses (search results, related videos, etc.).\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f Limitations & what you can\u2019t fully do\n\n- These methods **can\u2019t remove Shorts inside the YouTube app** (mobile or tablet) or enforce changes at server-side. They work only on the browser/desktop version.  \n- YouTube is constantly changing its HTML structure. Filters and extensions may break and need updates. You may occasionally see Shorts despite these tools.  \n- If you login with YouTube, recommendations can vary based on history, so cleaning your watch/search history helps.\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can grab a fresh set of filter rules you can paste into uBlock Origin *right now* to minimize Shorts as much as possible. Do you want that?"
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