How to Disable YouTube Shorts: A Step-by-Step Guide
What are YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts is a feature that allows users to create and share short videos on the platform. These videos are typically between 60 seconds and 10 minutes long and can be up to 1000 characters in length. YouTube Shorts are designed to be short-form content, making it easy to consume and engage with. However, some users may not want to enable YouTube Shorts for various reasons, such as preferring to watch longer videos or not using the feature at all.
Disabling YouTube Shorts: A Guide
In this article, we will walk you through the steps to disable YouTube Shorts. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Open YouTube and Access YouTube Shorts
- Go to YouTube.com and log in to your account.
- Click on the Search bar and type "YouTube Shorts" in the search bar.
- Select YouTube Shorts from the search results.
- If you have multiple profiles on YouTube, you may need to select the correct profile from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: Tap on the YouTube Shorts App
- Tap on the YouTube Shorts app that you see on your screen.
- This app is only available on mobile devices and has nothing to do with the desktop YouTube app.
Step 3: Enable YouTube Shorts on Your Device
- Go to your device’s settings app.
- Scroll down and select Display settings or Screen orientation.
- Allow for YouTube Shorts should be enabled by default. Uncheck this option if you want to disable YouTube Shorts on your device.
Step 4: Disable YouTube Shorts in the YouTube App
- Open the YouTube app on your device.
- Go to the For You tab or the Discover tab.
- Look for the Browse tab and select Browse from the menu.
- Scroll down to the Settings icon (represented by a gear) and tap on it.
- Settings > Support > YouTube Shorts.
Step 5: Disable YouTube Shorts on the Web
- Go to your web browser and type [Your YouTube Account URL] in the address bar.
- Select YouTube from the dropdown menu.
- Click on Settings from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the Search section and click on Search.
- Click on Manage Search from the dropdown menu.
- YouTube Shorts should be disabled by default. Uncheck this option if you want to enable YouTube Shorts.
Important Notes
- Enabling YouTube Shorts on your device will automatically disable it on the web. If you want to keep your device’s YouTube Shorts disabled, you should disable it on the device.
- Disabling YouTube Shorts will also disable any YouTube Shorts-related features, such as Shorts-related notifications and Recommended for you.
Alternative: Disable YouTube Shorts on a Chrome Tab
If you’re using Google Chrome, you can also disable YouTube Shorts on a Chrome tab. Here’s how:
- Open the YouTube app on your device or access YouTube.com on your web browser.
- Go to the For You tab or the Discover tab.
- Look for the Browse tab and select Browse from the menu.
- Scroll down to the Settings icon (represented by a gear) and tap on it.
- Settings > Support > YouTube Shorts.
- Disable YouTube Shorts.
Benefits of Disabling YouTube Shorts
- More screen time: Disabling YouTube Shorts will give you more screen time to enjoy your favorite videos.
- Faster browsing: You’ll be able to browse YouTube faster without having to wait for videos to load.
- Better performance: Disabling YouTube Shorts will also improve your device’s performance and reduce memory usage.
Conclusion
In this article, we’ve walked you through the steps to disable YouTube Shorts. By following these simple steps, you can control what you watch on YouTube and enjoy more screen time. Remember to also disable YouTube Shorts on your device if you want to keep it enabled on the web.