Will YouTube bring back the official Shorts toggle?

Unlikely. Shorts drive engagement and ad revenue—Google has no incentive to make them easier to avoid

Do these methods work on YouTube TV or smart TVs?

Limited options there. Try the "Not Interested" feedback when available, but TV interfaces offer fewer customization options.

YouTube Music has minimal Shorts integration. Focus your efforts on the main YouTube app.

Minimally. You're specifically targeting Shorts, not your overall viewing preferences

Apps like NewPipe (Android) don't show Shorts, but you'll lose features like comments and subscriptions sync.

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/ 5 months ago

Google Lens will analyze that part of the video and show you related search results.

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/ 7 months ago

YouTube will still track the old way of counting views to determine how much money a creator should earn.

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