200,000+ users have found focus with Clify
Clify removes YouTube Shorts, recommended clutter, and distractions. Manual install, 100% private. Take control of your YouTube experience.
200,000+ users have found focus with Clify
Everything you need to eliminate distractions and reclaim your attention
Completely removes Shorts from homepage, subscriptions, search results, and sidebar.
Hide videos by title keywords. Block unwanted content automatically with regex support.
Adds a "Hide" button to every video. One click removes it permanently from your feed.
Zero external requests. No tracking, no telemetry, no data collection. Your privacy is guaranteed.
See how many distractions you've removed today, this week, and all time.
English, 中文, हिन्दी, বাংলা, Español, العربية and more. Fully localized interface.
Compare with other YouTube blockers
| Feature | Clify | Other Blockers |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | 100% | Often closed |
| No Data Collection | Guaranteed | Unknown |
| Shorts Removal | Complete | Partial |
| Keyword Filtering | Regex support | Basic |
| Manual Install | Transparent | Store only |
| Browser Support | 40+ | 3-5 |
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"Finally, a YouTube blocker that actually respects my privacy. Clify removed all Shorts and I got back 2 hours of my day. This should be built into every browser."
Safe, transparent, and open source — install as unpacked extension
Version 7.2 · 100% free · No trials · No data collection
What's coming next to Clify
Native Firefox extension with full feature parity. Beta testing begins January.
Channel-based blocking, advanced regex patterns, and custom CSS injection.
End-to-end encrypted sync for your settings across browsers (opt-in).
Share and download keyword blocklists curated by the community.
Open source means everyone can help make it better
Submit pull requests on GitHub. Help fix bugs, add features, or improve performance.
Help localize Clify into more languages. We're already at 40+ and counting.
Found a bug? Open an issue on GitHub. Your feedback makes Clify better for everyone.
Used by privacy-focused communities worldwide
Everything you need to know about Clify YouTube Shorts Blocker
Yes! All code is publicly available on GitHub. No obfuscation, no tracking, no data ever leaves your browser. You can audit every line of code.
Zero performance impact — it hides elements after page load with no background scripts. Your YouTube experience remains fast and smooth.
Due to YouTube's restrictive policies on content blockers. Manual install ensures we maintain full transparency and never collect your data.
Download the latest ZIP, extract it, go to chrome://extensions and click "Reload" on the Clify card. Your settings will be preserved.
Absolutely! The keyword filter works with channel names, video titles, and custom patterns. Regex support is available for power users.
It works on Kiwi Browser for Android (which supports Chrome extensions). iOS support is limited due to Apple's extension policies.