YouTube Layout Settings
Take back control of your YouTube feed. Customize what shows up — and what doesn't.
Hide Shorts
PopularHides the Shorts tab, Shorts from home, subscriptions, search results, and suggestions under the videos. No more endless vertical scrolling that wastes hours of your day.
Hide Search Button
Removes the search icon from the YouTube header. Prevents impulse searches that lead to rabbit holes of unplanned content.
Why Hide Shorts & Search?
of YouTube watch time is from algorithm-recommended content, not intentional choices
average time saved daily by users who hide Shorts from their YouTube feed
daily Shorts views — designed to create dopamine loops that keep you scrolling
How It Works
Download SocialRouter
Get the app from the App Store. It takes less than a minute to set up.
Open YouTube Layout
Find the YouTube Layout toggle in your account settings.
Toggle & Enjoy
Turn on Hide Shorts and Hide Search. Your distraction-free YouTube is ready.
Ready to Focus?
Join thousands of users who've reclaimed their attention from YouTube's algorithm.
