- A new time limit option in YouTube Shorts allows users to effectively remove the feature entirely
- New zero minute timer prevents shorts from appearing on users’ home pages
- It hasn’t rolled out to all users yet, but enabling the setting is quick and easy.
It’s been a long time coming, but after many requests, YouTube has finally given users the option to disable Shorts from appearing on the home page. While it is still visible in the subscriptions feed, it is an important step for users who want to eradicate the feature.
As reported by The Verge, YouTube has implemented a zero-minute option for Shorts, which effectively prevents users from accessing the feature. Previously, the lowest time limit option was 15 minutes, but now users will have full control over their viewing preferences in Shorts.
Most importantly, the new addition is designed to help adults decrease (or eliminate) the time they spend scrolling, while also serving as an ideal tool for parental control. It’s a significant plus to the parental controls already present, which include reminders to take breaks and bedtime alerts.
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Google’s move has already generated tons of praise, especially on Reddit, and it’s no surprise considering the strong opinions many have about apps that use the same fast video format, like TikTok.
Unfortunately, it has not yet been rolled out to all users and it may take some time for the option to be introduced. However, once it becomes widely available, here’s how to activate the setting.
Once you’re on the YouTube home page, you’ll want to navigate to the daily limit page, via Settings > Time Management > Short Transmission Limitand you will find a new option called “0 minutes”.
Enable it and make sure the “Short Feed Limit” box is checked and you are good to go. Shorts should now be completely removed from your home page on YouTube. While I have noticed that some may still appear in the subscriptions tab (when testing the 15 minute option), hopefully this will be fixed completely, or it may not even be the case for most users.
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