YouTube has introduced a new feature that gives users greater control over their viewing experience, allowing them to effectively remove Shorts from their feed entirely.
The update, which is being rolled out gradually, introduces a “Shorts feed limit” setting that can be adjusted within the app. By setting the limit to zero minutes, users can stop Shorts from appearing on their homepage, recommendations, and overall browsing experience.
Unlike previous options that only allowed users to temporarily hide or reduce Shorts content, this new setting functions as a more permanent solution. Once activated, the Shorts shelf disappears from the homepage, and the platform stops pushing short form videos into the user’s feed.
While the Shorts tab itself may still exist within the app, attempting to engage with it will trigger a notification indicating that the user has reached their set limit.
This marks a significant shift for YouTube, which has heavily promoted Shorts in recent years as its response to short-form video platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.
The introduction of this feature appears to respond directly to growing user feedback around content fatigue and digital wellbeing. By allowing users to fully opt out, YouTube is becoming a platform that prioritizes flexibility and personalization.