unshort - Block Short Videos

Block YouTube Shorts & Instagram Reels. Stop short-form video addiction.

🚫 Break Free from Short-Form Video Addiction

un:short helps you build mindful content consumption habits by blocking infinite scrolling on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other short-form video platforms.

✨ Key Features

• 🎬 Auto-Block: Automatically detect and block YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and more
• ⏱️ 30-Second Wait: Cooldown timer prevents impulsive consumption
• 🤔 Ask Question: "Do you really need to watch now?" Ask yourself
• 📊 Usage Stats: Track blocking frequency and time saved

🔍 Accessibility Service Usage

This app uses Android's AccessibilityService API to automatically detect when you access short-form video content like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. This permission is essential for the following core features:

• Automatic detection of shorts content screens
• Displaying blocking screen to prevent unconscious consumption
• Providing 30 seconds to think before watching

This service is used solely for blocking shorts content and does not access any other personal information or data.

🎯 Why un:short?

Short-form videos are highly addictive. We unconsciously open apps and scroll endlessly, losing track of time. un:short adds intentional friction to this unconscious behavior by:

• Providing 30 seconds to think
• Asking questions to prompt intentional choice
• Breaking habitual patterns

💡 How to Use

1. Install and grant necessary permissions
2. Runs automatically in the background
3. Blocking screen appears when accessing shorts
4. Take 30 seconds to think before proceeding

🔒 Privacy

• All data stored locally on your device
• No information sent to external servers
• Minimal permissions requested

📱 Supported Apps

• YouTube (Shorts)
• Instagram (Reels)
• Other short-form video platforms

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Break free from shorts addiction and build mindful consumption habits. 🌟