I'm looking to create an app that blocks the YouTube homepage, suggestions, end screens, and shorts, as I often get distracted by these features when using YouTube for important tasks. Every time I open the app, it automatically switches to shorts, which is really frustrating. I need some guidance on where to start, considering these limitations. Any tips would be gratefully appreciated!
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You probably won't be able to alter the existing YouTube app directly. However, you could create your own app that lets you search YouTube without showing the homepage or annoying suggestions. You might want to double-check for any built-in settings in the app to disable automatic switching to shorts, but I can’t confirm that since I don’t use iPhone.
I already looked, and unfortunately, there's no feature to stop the YouTube shorts from popping up. The only option is a button that temporarily hides them for three days, but it always comes back.