Shorts & Reels Blocker Live

Name: Shorts & Reels Blocker
Author: atick.dev

atick.dev3 apps · 12.6K installsProductivityFreedev.atick.shorts

Block YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels to reduce distraction and stay focused

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Total installs: 12,135
Installs / day: —
Rating: —★
Released: 6 Dec 2025
Last update: 30 Jul 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

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App manifest

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Permissions

5 in 1 group

1 Sensitive1 Notable3 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Act as an accessibility tool that, once enabled, can read and control your screen

OtherSensitive5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Act as an accessibility tool that, once enabled, can read and control your screenbind to an accessibility service · BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Shorts & Reels Blocker helps you take control of short-form video distractions. It automatically blocks YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels using a lightweight Accessibility Service, preventing accidental scroll loops and helping you stay focused on what matters. The app runs quietly in the background and intervenes only when you open Shorts or Reels, redirecting you back to the main feed. No data collection, no accounts, no internet access required. Key features • Blocks YouTube Shorts reliably • Blocks Instagram Reels with minimal disruption • Uses Accessibility Service for precise detection • No ads, no tracking, no unnecessary permissions • Lightweight, battery-friendly, and easy to use • Fully local operation with zero data sent anywhere Why it matters Short-form video feeds are engineered for endless scrolling. This tool restores control by removing the trigger point entirely. Ideal for productivity, digital well-being, and reducing mindless browsing. Enable the service once and let the app handle the rest. Stay focused, reduce distractions, and reclaim your attention.

What's new

• Fixed a crash when opening the "Licenses" screen

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