ShortsFREE

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Download ShortsFREE.

Install the desktop app and browser extension, then sign in to your ShortsFREE account to get started.

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Desktop App

ShortsFREE for Windows

Available for Windows and macOS.

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ShortsFREE for macOS

Available for Windows and macOS.

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Browser Extension

Install the browser extension too.

The ShortsFREE Desktop App and browser extension work together to detect and block YouTube Shorts.

Safari

Included with the macOS app

Installation

Here is how installation works.

  1. 01

    Visit the download page

  2. 02

    Download the desktop app

  3. 03

    Install the browser extension

  4. 04

    Log in to ShortsFREE and connect

  5. 05

    Start Shorts Guard

How it works

Why install both the app and the extension?

The browser extension detects when you are watching YouTube Shorts, and the ShortsFREE desktop app manages your time limits and focus state.

Real-time Shorts blocking works while the ShortsFREE Desktop App is running. Shorts usage while the app is closed is still recorded and added when the app is opened again.

Browser Extension
ShortsFREE Desktop App

It is okay to use more than one browser.

Install the extension in supported browsers such as Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox to keep your Shorts time connected.

FAQ

Common questions before installing

Q. Can I install the app first?
A. Yes. You can install the ShortsFREE app and browser extension first. An account login and an active ShortsFREE plan are required to use paid features.
Q. Where can I download the app?
A. Visit the ShortsFREE download page for Windows/macOS app and supported-browser installation guidance.
Q. Can I install only the desktop app?
A. To use Shorts Guard, install the extension in a supported browser too.
Q. Can I install it in multiple browsers?
A. Yes. You can use it across multiple supported browsers.
Q. Does it support both Windows and macOS?
A. Yes. ShortsFREE supports Windows and macOS.
Q. Do I need to set time separately in each browser?
A. ShortsFREE keeps your usage time connected across browsers.
Q. Do I need to open ShortsFREE every time I start my computer?
A. ShortsFREE is designed to start automatically when your computer starts. Automatic startup may depend on your operating system's startup settings.
Q. What if my records don't appear on another device right away?
A. Check your internet connection, then close and reopen ShortsFREE. Sync will run when the app starts again.