No Shorts App
A YouTube app without Shorts, built for kids
Kivvie is not a browser extension or a hidden setting. It is a child YouTube player that simply does not include Shorts.
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The Shorts problem: YouTube does not offer a real off switch
Parents can hide individual Shorts or try settings, extensions, and workarounds, but the Shorts surface keeps returning because it is part of the core YouTube product.
A real no-Shorts experience requires a different player, one that was designed without the vertical feed.
Kivvie removes Shorts and also removes the surrounding discovery surfaces that usually lead children back to short-form viewing.
What Kivvie removes
No Shorts tab
There is no vertical swipe feed in the child app.
No recommendations
Kivvie does not show a standard home feed or algorithmic suggested videos.
No comments
The child watches approved videos without the comment section underneath.
How to replace Shorts with approved channels
- 1
Approve full-length channels
Choose channels that publish the type of videos you actually want your child to watch.
- 2
Install Kivvie
Use the child app on iOS or Android instead of the standard YouTube app.
- 3
Review the list over time
Add and remove channels as your child grows, without opening the full YouTube feed.
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Frequently asked questions
Can YouTube Shorts be permanently disabled in YouTube?
YouTube does not provide a reliable permanent off switch for Shorts in the standard product.
Does Kivvie hide Shorts or remove them?
Kivvie removes the Shorts surface from the child experience. There is no Shorts feed to open.
Does Kivvie work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The child app is available for iOS and Android.
Use YouTube without Shorts
Give your child approved full-length videos without the swipe feed.
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