Short video blocker to stop doomscrolling: Horizon helps you block short videos like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok and Snapchat Spotlight — so you stop scrolling, reduce screen time and regain focus without deleting your apps.
Horizon is a selective Shorts blocker and short video blocker built for people who want to keep social apps useful (messages, posts, search, long videos) while removing addictive short video feeds. If you’re looking for an app to block YouTube Shorts, an app to block Instagram Reels, or a way to block short videos only, Horizon is made for that.
🚫 Block Shorts & Reels — not the whole app
Unlike typical app blockers, Horizon blocks the addictive part — not your whole social life.
Horizon can block short videos in:
• YouTube Shorts
• Instagram Reels
• TikTok short videos
• Snapchat Spotlight
• other infinite vertical feeds that trigger compulsive scrolling
You keep access to what you actually need:
✓ messaging (DMs)
✓ posts & stories
✓ long-form videos
✓ search and useful features
No more deleting apps. No more “just one video”.
And if you ever need stronger boundaries, Horizon can also block selected apps completely (optional) — making it a simple app blocker / social media blocker when needed.
✅ Block YouTube Shorts (only)
Want to block YouTube Shorts only while keeping YouTube? Horizon helps you:
• block YouTube Shorts feed
• stop YouTube Shorts from pulling you into endless scrolling
• disable / remove Shorts triggers (so you stay intentional)
Keep YouTube for learning, subscriptions, music and long videos — without losing time to short videos.
✅ Block Instagram Reels (only)
Horizon is built to block Instagram Reels while keeping Instagram usable.
If you want to block Instagram Reels only or stop Reels on Instagram, Horizon blocks the Reels feed while keeping:
✓ Instagram DMs
✓ posts & stories
✓ explore/search
✅ TikTok blocker (when you need it)
TikTok is a short-video-first app. Horizon can help you:
• block TikTok short videos
• block TikTok app completely (optional)
This is useful for phone addiction habits and deep focus periods.
⏱️ Reduce screen time (your way)
- Daily limit
Set a shared daily limit for Shorts/Reels/Spotlight. Once reached, Horizon automatically blocks short videos across selected apps.
- Scheduled focus sessions
Block short videos during work, study, mornings, evenings, or before bed.
This turns Horizon into a lightweight social media blocker during your focus time.
- Full block
If selective blocking isn’t enough, block the entire app temporarily.
Setup takes less than a minute.
🧠 Why blocking short videos works
Short-form video feeds are designed to keep you scrolling:
• infinite feeds
• rapid dopamine hits
• no natural stopping cues
Horizon removes the trigger.
By using Horizon as your short video blocker, you can:
• stop doomscrolling naturally
• reduce screen time without frustration
• improve attention span
• regain focus and productivity
• feel less mentally drained
⭐ Key features
• Short video blocker for Shorts / Reels / TikTok / Spotlight
• Block short videos automatically when detected
• Selective blocking (keep DMs, posts, long videos, search)
• Daily limits + scheduled focus sessions
• Optional full app blocking
• Privacy-first: no account, no personal data collection
❓ FAQ
Does Horizon block entire apps?
Horizon is mainly a selective short-video blocker, but you can also block selected apps completely if needed.
Can I still use Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat?
Yes. You keep access to messages, posts, search and long videos.
Does Horizon collect data?
No. Horizon does not collect or sell personal data.
🔒 Privacy & Accessibility
Horizon uses Android Accessibility Service only to detect short-videos and apply your blocking rules. It does not read messages or track personal activity.
🚀 Take back control
Install Horizon today — your shorts blocker and short video blocker to block short videos, stop scrolling and regain focus.