un:short - Shorts Blocker
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Beat endless scrolling. Block YouTube Shorts & Instagram Reels with smart timer.
- Downloads
- 4.3K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Nov 1
- 2026 · v1.13.1
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About un:short - Shorts Blocker
🚫 Break Free from Short-Form Video Addiction
un:short helps you build mindful content consumption habits by blocking infinite scrolling on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other short-form video platforms.
✨ Key Features
• 🎬 Auto-Block: Automatically detect and block YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and more
• ⏱️ 30-Second Wait: Cooldown timer prevents impulsive consumption
• 🤔 Ask Question: "Do you really need to watch now?" Ask yourself
• 📊 Usage Stats: Track blocking frequency and time saved
🔍 Accessibility Service Usage
This app uses Android's AccessibilityService API to automatically detect when you access short-form video content like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. This permission is essential for the following core features:
• Automatic detection of shorts content screens
• Displaying blocking screen to prevent unconscious consumption
• Providing 30 seconds to think before watching
This service is used solely for blocking shorts content and does not access any other personal information or data.
🎯 Why un:short?
Short-form videos are highly addictive. We unconsciously open apps and scroll endlessly, losing track of time. un:short adds intentional friction to this unconscious behavior by:
• Providing 30 seconds to think
• Asking questions to prompt intentional choice
• Breaking habitual patterns
💡 How to Use
1. Install and grant necessary permissions
2. Runs automatically in the background
3. Blocking screen appears when accessing shorts
4. Take 30 seconds to think before proceeding
🔒 Privacy
• All data stored locally on your device
• No information sent to external servers
• Minimal permissions requested
📱 Supported Apps
• YouTube (Shorts)
• Instagram (Reels)
• Other short-form video platforms
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Break free from shorts addiction and build mindful consumption habits. 🌟
un:short helps you build mindful content consumption habits by blocking infinite scrolling on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other short-form video platforms.
✨ Key Features
• 🎬 Auto-Block: Automatically detect and block YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and more
• ⏱️ 30-Second Wait: Cooldown timer prevents impulsive consumption
• 🤔 Ask Question: "Do you really need to watch now?" Ask yourself
• 📊 Usage Stats: Track blocking frequency and time saved
🔍 Accessibility Service Usage
This app uses Android's AccessibilityService API to automatically detect when you access short-form video content like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. This permission is essential for the following core features:
• Automatic detection of shorts content screens
• Displaying blocking screen to prevent unconscious consumption
• Providing 30 seconds to think before watching
This service is used solely for blocking shorts content and does not access any other personal information or data.
🎯 Why un:short?
Short-form videos are highly addictive. We unconsciously open apps and scroll endlessly, losing track of time. un:short adds intentional friction to this unconscious behavior by:
• Providing 30 seconds to think
• Asking questions to prompt intentional choice
• Breaking habitual patterns
💡 How to Use
1. Install and grant necessary permissions
2. Runs automatically in the background
3. Blocking screen appears when accessing shorts
4. Take 30 seconds to think before proceeding
🔒 Privacy
• All data stored locally on your device
• No information sent to external servers
• Minimal permissions requested
📱 Supported Apps
• YouTube (Shorts)
• Instagram (Reels)
• Other short-form video platforms
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Break free from shorts addiction and build mindful consumption habits. 🌟
User reviews
AMAZING APP .. wow works perfectly, a simple layout without annoying tons of features, and also an amazing message to flip the phone? THANK YOU whoever made this, I hope you don't change it ♥️
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