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YouTube has introduced a new option that lets users completely disable Shorts by setting the Shorts viewing time limit to 0 minutes, a change that the platform says is designed to give users more control over how they spend time on the service.
The update adds a time-management setting for Shorts, allowing users to set a viewing time limit to 0 minutes. When enabled, Shorts largely disappear from the user experience, making it easier to focus on longer-form content or on specific goals when visiting YouTube.
The feature does not require complex setup. Users can adjust the setting through YouTube’s time management or content settings to set the Shorts viewing time limit to 0 minutes.
Allowing Shorts to be turned off is a notable shift in a market where short-form video is often used to increase watch time and advertising revenue. By giving users the ability to remove Shorts from their feed, YouTube is taking a more balanced approach between engagement and user experience.
The change also aligns with a broader industry trend often described as “well-being tech,” which focuses on mental health and healthier usage habits. Enabling users to limit or remove content associated with addictive viewing patterns reflects that direction.
Observers say the option may be especially appealing to adult users and people using YouTube for study or work, for whom Shorts can be a distraction. At the same time, not all users will disable Shorts, since many view them as a quick source of entertainment and trend updates. The key outcome is that users now have a direct choice over whether Shorts appear in their experience.
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