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		pmarreck 64 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: NewPipe: YouTube client without vertical videos an... is this just a way to browse youtube without ads or tracking, or what? I'm looking to just hide Shorts, but I want my recommendations. Not sure what's out there for that.

user_unique 64 days ago [–]

I'd recommend stayfree. It works great on mobile android with feature blocking (shorts and reels) and we'll as time based and scheduled blocks. You can remove the blocks by retyping a long prompt.

pmarreck 62 days ago | [–]

Unfortunately I'm not an Android guy.

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