I use this extension on desktop and Firefox mobile to block shorts. They also support chrome (idk about chrome mobile). https://github.com/Vulpelo/hide-youtube

I use this extension on desktop and Firefox mobile to block shorts. They also support chrome (idk about chrome mobile). https://github.com/Vulpelo/hide-youtube-shorts?tab=readme-ov-file#installation https://github.com/Vulpelo/hide-youtube-shorts?tab=readme-ov... You can also look at NewPipe on Android if you want an alternative YouTube app rather than web mode. Needless to say it's a real shame you have to work this hard to hide shorts...