No. ShortsFREE focuses on managing YouTube Shorts viewing rather than blocking YouTube itself. You can still use lectures, search, and regular videos.
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ShortsFREE includes Shorts Guard, Pomodoro, Focus Mode, Todo, Calendar, and Cloud Sync.
Set a daily Shorts allowance, and Shorts are blocked when that time ends. You can also block them right away while focusing, even if time remains.
Yes. Time-limit alerts and real-time Shorts blocking work while the ShortsFREE Desktop App is running.
Yes. Shorts watched while ShortsFREE is closed are still recorded. When you open the app again, that usage is added and reflected.
To use Shorts Guard, you need the ShortsFREE desktop app together with an extension for a supported browser.
No. Install the browser extension too so it can detect Shorts viewing in your browser.
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.
Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox are supported.
Yes. You can use ShortsFREE in multiple supported browsers, and your Shorts usage time stays connected.
No. ShortsFREE manages your Shorts usage time continuously across browsers.
ShortsFREE first shows usage from browsers that are currently running. For example, if only Chrome is open when the app starts, Chrome usage appears first. When Edge is opened, its recorded usage is connected and included in the total.
Starting Pomodoro automatically turns on Focus Mode. You can also use Focus Mode by itself when needed.
While Focus Mode is on, Shorts are blocked right away even if you still have allowed Shorts time.
Yes. You can turn Focus Mode on and off independently.
Supported data such as Shorts usage, focus records, and tasks can stay connected through account-based Cloud Sync.
Yes. Logging in is required for account-based syncing.
Monthly is $3.49 per month, and Annual is $34.99 per year.
It is $34.99 per year and renews annually.
Twelve months of Monthly costs $41.88, while Annual costs $34.99, which is about 16.5% less.
Visit the ShortsFREE download page for Windows/macOS app and supported-browser installation guidance.
ShortsFREE supports Windows and macOS and is designed to keep your data connected through your account.
You can register up to 2 devices to one ShortsFREE account.