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Apple ID1575379461
Bundle IDdev.nikita.BlockYT
SellerSeller
Min iOS16.0
Device familiesmac, iphone, ipad
Released2021-07-11
Copyright© 2026 Nikita Kukushkin
Privacy policyLink ↗
Preview 3 platforms
iPhone 6 images
iPad 5 images
Mac 5 images
What’s New Version 1.3.20
Block "recommended" subscriptions
Description
BlockYT is a Safari extension for iPhone, iPad and Mac that lets you block recommendations and distractions on the YouTube website.
Blocks:
• Recommendations, to avoid distraction
• Shorts, to maintain sanity
• Comments, to form your own opinions
Doesn’t block advertisements!
Capabilities
Safari extension
Accessibility
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Version history 25 versions
Build 883008242v1.3.202026-03-05 17:23:43
Block "recommended" subscriptions
Build 880427741v1.3.192026-02-16 12:35:23
- Block Shorts in profile history
- Block "related" videos on search results
Build 880194764v1.3.182025-12-01 10:57:07
Update blocking rules
Build 879483962v1.3.172025-11-05 10:31:34
Bug fixes
Build 878864237v1.3.162025-10-13 12:49:21
Bug fixes
Build 877375204v1.3.152025-08-20 07:28:35
- Block Shorts sections in the search results
- Block Shorts button in Japanese localization
Build 874632353v1.3.142025-05-09 13:49:13
Updated comments blocking
Build 871684975v1.3.132025-01-13 07:56:31
Bug fixes
Build 868476451v1.3.122024-08-26 07:00:35
Blocking new Shorts placements on the channel page
Build 866223137v1.3.112024-05-27 07:55:44
Updated blocking rules
Build 862876727v1.3.102024-01-25 12:59:51
Updated blocking rules
Build 861298710v1.3.92023-11-07 17:52:55
Recommendation blocking no longer affects Shorts
Build 860660934v1.3.82023-10-15 13:36:25
Fixed comments blocking
Build 858107243v1.3.72023-06-27 18:43:21
Bug fixes
Build 857910444v1.3.62023-06-18 17:48:07
Bug fixes
Build 857747963v1.3.52023-06-12 11:02:33
Update Shorts blocking to handle recent YT changes
Build 855924406v1.3.42023-03-30 16:12:44
Bug fixes
Build 855559382v1.3.32023-03-15 15:52:26
Bug fixes
Build 855138877v1.3.22023-02-23 15:52:24
Added Shorts blocking!
Enable it in BlockYT Extra. You can find it in Safari settings or by tapping "Aa" and then "Manage Extensions".
Build 854863557v1.3.12023-02-10 12:44:05
Added Shorts blocking!
Enable it in BlockYT Extra. You can find it in Safari settings or by tapping "Aa" and then "Manage Extensions".
Build 854729436v1.32023-02-03 09:57:09
Added Shorts blocking!
Enable it in BlockYT Extra. You can find it in Safari settings or by tapping "Aa" and then "Manage Extensions".
Build 850284567v1.2.12022-06-19 22:30:39
New optional extension — BlockYT Extra! Enable it in Safari settings.
BlockYT Extra allows you to choose the starting page for youtube.com
- Home
- Subscriptions
- Library
- Watch Later
Additional fixes
- Added setting to block Shorts on Safari for Mac, iPad & iPhone*
- Fixed a bug in comments blocking
* To hide Shorts on iPhone you have to log in to YouTube.
Build 849528119v1.22022-05-28 09:21:07
New optional extension — BlockYT Extra! Enable it in Safari settings.
BlockYT Extra allows you to choose the starting page for youtube.com
- Home
- Subscriptions
- Library
- Watch Later
Additional fixes
- Added setting to block Shorts on Safari for Mac, iPad & iPhone*
- Fixed a bug in comments blocking
* To hide Shorts on iPhone you have to log in to YouTube.
Build 844450796v1.1.62021-10-03 13:20:32
Bug fixes
Build 843298948v1.1.42021-07-28 06:51:52
Update blocking rules
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| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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 US | en-US | USD 2.99 | 37 | 4.1 | 1.3.20 |
 BO | es-MX | USD 2.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 DO | es-MX | USD 2.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 GH | en-GB | USD 3.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 GW | en-GB | USD 2.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 KH | en-GB | USD 2.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 LA | en-GB | USD 2.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 MM | en-GB | USD 2.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 NI | es-MX | USD 2.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 NP | en-GB | USD 3.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 TM | en-GB | USD 2.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 TZ | en-GB | TZS 9900 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 UG | en-GB | USD 3.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
 ZW | en-GB | USD 3.99 | 0 | — | 1.3.20 |
Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Block "recommended" subscriptions
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description updated
BlockYT is a Safari extension for iPhone, iPad and Mac that lets you block recommendations and distractions on the YouTube website.
Blocks:
• Recommendations,
✎
subtitle updated
Shorts blocker for YouTube
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name updated
BlockYT for Safari
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Version 1.3.20 released
Block "recommended" subscriptions
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Version 1.3.19 released
- Block Shorts in profile history
- Block "related" videos on search results
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Version 1.3.18 released
Update blocking rules
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Version 1.3.17 released
Bug fixes
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Version 1.3.16 released
Bug fixes
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Version 1.3.15 released
- Block Shorts sections in the search results
- Block Shorts button in Japanese localization
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Version 1.3.14 released
Updated comments blocking
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Version 1.3.13 released
Bug fixes
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Version 1.3.12 released
Blocking new Shorts placements on the channel page
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Version 1.3.11 released
Updated blocking rules
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Version 1.3.10 released
Updated blocking rules
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Version 1.3.9 released
Recommendation blocking no longer affects Shorts
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Version 1.3.8 released
Fixed comments blocking
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Version 1.3.7 released
Bug fixes
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Version 1.3.6 released
Bug fixes
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Version 1.3.5 released
Update Shorts blocking to handle recent YT changes
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Version 1.3.4 released
Bug fixes
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Version 1.3.3 released
Bug fixes
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Version 1.3.2 released
Added Shorts blocking!
Enable it in BlockYT Extra. You can find it in Safari settings or by tapping "Aa" and then "Manage Extensions".
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Version 1.3.1 released
Added Shorts blocking!
Enable it in BlockYT Extra. You can find it in Safari settings or by tapping "Aa" and then "Manage Extensions".
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Version 1.3 released
Added Shorts blocking!
Enable it in BlockYT Extra. You can find it in Safari settings or by tapping "Aa" and then "Manage Extensions".
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Version 1.2.1 released
New optional extension — BlockYT Extra! Enable it in Safari settings.
BlockYT Extra allows you to choose the starting page for youtube.com
- Home
- Subscriptions
- Library
- Watch Later
Additional fixes
- Added setting to block Shorts on
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Version 1.2 released
New optional extension — BlockYT Extra! Enable it in Safari settings.
BlockYT Extra allows you to choose the starting page for youtube.com
- Home
- Subscriptions
- Library
- Watch Later
Additional fixes
- Added setting to block Shorts on
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Version 1.1.6 released
Bug fixes
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Version 1.1.4 released
Update blocking rules