A new uBlock Origin filter list, maintained by i5heu, has emerged to effectively hide YouTube Shorts from users' viewing experience. The open-source project, available via a filter list, allows users to customize their online content consumption by removing the short-form videos from the platform.
The filter list, designed for the uBlock Origin browser extension, is available for users to implement. Users can copy a provided link and paste it into their uBlock Origin dashboard under the "Filter lists" section. The primary filter list, found at https://raw.githubusercontent.com/i5heu/ublock-hide-yt-shorts/master/list.txt, removes all traces of YouTube Shorts videos. A bonus filter, located at https://raw.githubusercontent.com/i5heu/ublock-hide-yt-shorts/master/comments.txt, can also be implemented to hide YouTube comments.
The project was initially created by gijsdev, but is now maintained by i5heu. According to i5heu, the maintenance of the list began after the original creator "vanished for half a year." The project is independent and open-source, with no affiliation to Alphabet, YouTube, or Google.
This development highlights the growing trend of user agency in shaping their digital environment. The filter list provides a simple method for users to curate their online experience, choosing what content they wish to consume.
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