FamilyAtlasBlock YouTube ShortsA stopping point
for the endless feed.
Sometimes the issue is not YouTube itself. It is the next Short, and the one after that. FamilyAtlas’s Android preview lets parents choose an all-Shorts rule separately from the rest of YouTube.
Android preview · Production playback validation is pending. Not available for native iPhone YouTube or router-only channel/Shorts blocking.
Block the format. Keep other viewing choices separate.
Choose the creator.
Review a channel’s observed identity and confirm a rule. Keep unrelated allowed videos as a separate choice.
Explore channel blocking →Skip the swipe.
Choose a boundary for the Shorts format without treating it as a ban on every regular YouTube video.
Explore Shorts blocking →What would your family choose?
These sample switches only change the illustration below. They do not change an account or a real device.
Example only. Other app, time or channel rules can still apply.
“This one is blocked.”
Then, another choice.
When identified content is blocked, the warning is scoped to that content. Your child can move to another allowed video instead of being required to leave YouTube.
That does not override a separate whole-app block or other rules. The goal is to explain the boundary clearly and leave a path to permitted content.
Set it up. Check it together.
- 01
Enroll the child’s Android phone and enable YouTube supervision.
- 02
Complete supervision and playback access on that phone.
- 03
Enable Block all Shorts in the parent controls, then test Shorts and an allowed long-form video.
What to know before you start
Android, iPhone or the TV? The viewing device makes a difference.
Android preview, with production validation pending. YouTube version changes and missing permissions can affect enforcement. No iOS or router-only Shorts blocking.
| Where your child watches | Channel and all-Shorts rules | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Android phone | Preview | Needs the child app, supervision and playback access. Production playback validation is pending. |
| Native YouTube on iPhone or iPad | Not supported | Do not assume Android controls apply to iOS. Web/DNS controls are different. |
| TV, console or router-only setup | Not supported | HomeControl can apply supported service-level rules, not identify individual encrypted channels or Shorts. |
| Desktop browser extension | Not supported for these rules | Observed YouTube history in a supported browser is a separate capability; it does not imply channel or Shorts enforcement. |
Check the full platform-by-platform matrix → · Read the Android and iPhone guide →
Before you choose.
Can I block Shorts while allowing regular YouTube videos?
The all-Shorts rule is designed to do exactly that in the Android preview. Regular videos remain subject to any other channel, app or time rules you have chosen. This is not a promise that every long-form video is suitable.
Is this just a daily YouTube time limit?
No. A time limit controls how long an app can be used. The Shorts rule targets a viewing format within supported YouTube sessions. Choose the boundary that matches your goal.
Can my router block Shorts by their URL or DNS name?
A DNS or home-network filter cannot reliably distinguish Shorts from other encrypted YouTube traffic. FamilyAtlas’s format-level rule needs the supported Android device adapter; it is not offered as a router-only feature.
Can I allow a few Shorts while blocking the rest?
This page describes an all-Shorts rule. It does not promise a curated allow-list of individual Shorts. Channel rules are a separate setting and should not be confused with per-video exceptions.
Is this the same as YouTube Restricted Mode?
No. Restricted Mode is a separate content-filtering setting. It is not a specific-channel rule or an all-Shorts switch. Network filtering, account preferences and device supervision should not be treated as interchangeable.
Keep curiosity.
Set a clearer boundary.
Tell us which Android device your child uses. We’ll help you check the preview requirements and decide what to try.
Explore Android early access ↗