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Problem
Users intend to use YouTube for informational or productivity purposes but get distracted by YouTube Shorts, leading to unintended time waste.
Solution
A browser extension that blocks YouTube Shorts, allowing users to focus on long-form content. Example: Hides Shorts sections and redirects Shorts URLs to the YouTube homepage.
Customers
Students, professionals, and content creators who use YouTube for learning/work but struggle with distractions.
Unique Features
Targeted blocking of Shorts without affecting other YouTube features; automatic redirection from Shorts to avoid temptation.
User Comments
Saves hours of productivity
Reduces addictive scrolling
Simple setup
Wish it allowed customizable blocking schedules
Works across browsers
Traction
2,500+ Product Hunt upvotes
15,000+ active Chrome Web Store installs
No disclosed revenue data
Market Size
YouTube has 2.5 billion monthly logged-in users (2023), with Shorts averaging 70 billion daily views, creating a large market for distraction-blocking tools.
Problem
Users currently have difficulty downloading YouTube Shorts videos directly through the YouTube platform, which only allows viewing but not downloading.
The drawback is that users cannot *easily and efficiently download YouTube Shorts videos* for offline viewing or converting them to MP3s without using third-party tools.
Solution
A web tool that allows users to *download YouTube shorts videos as MP4 or MP3 in HD quality*, offering a simple process with just two clicks.
Users can conveniently retrieve their favorite shorts videos for offline access, or convert them into audio formats for different uses.
Customers
*Content creators*, social media managers, video editing enthusiasts, and anyone interested in collecting and converting YouTube Shorts videos
Users are likely individuals who regularly engage with short video content and wish to repurpose or save such media.
Unique Features
The product uniquely provides a simple, two-click method specifically designed for downloading YouTube Shorts, which is not commonly supported by native platforms.
It stands out by offering download options in both MP4 and MP3 formats, catering to different user needs.
User Comments
The product is praised for its simplicity and ease of use.
Users appreciate the quick download process.
There is positive feedback on the quality of downloaded videos.
Few reports mention occasional download failures, which may require re-try.
Overall, satisfaction with the service is high due to its effectiveness and accessibility.
Traction
Relatively new in the market, with ongoing growth.
Gaining a user base with the accessibility and efficiency of downloading shorts content.
Exact numbers for users and financing are not detailed, suggesting a focus on user acquisition at this stage.
Market Size
The online video downloader market is a niche within the broader internet video market, which was valued at *$6.3 billion in 2020*, with expectations of substantial growth due to increasing online video consumption trends.

YouTube Shorts Excellence

Secret To Grow with Youtube Shorts Excellence
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Problem
Users struggling with creating engaging and viral content for YouTube Shorts
Drawbacks: Difficulty in boosting visibility and engagement with Shorts, time-consuming content creation process, lack of high-converting video content
Solution
Digital guide for YouTube Shorts content creation
Core Features: Step-by-step instructions for creating engaging Shorts, strategies to enhance visibility and engagement, ready-made high-converting video content for resale
Ideal for affiliate marketers aiming for viral video success
Customers
Affiliate Marketers
Unique Features
Ready-made high-converting video content for resale
Comprehensive step-by-step guide for YouTube Shorts creation
User Comments
Helped me create engaging Shorts effortlessly
Great tool for affiliate marketers seeking viral success
Highly recommend for boosting Shorts visibility
Traction
Varied users feedback on creating engaging Shorts
Positive reviews and recommendations noted on the producthunt platform
Market Size
$22.8 billion - Global digital content creation tools market size in 2021
Growing trend in video content creation tools market

Shorts Blocker

Remove Shorts from your device. Save your Time
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Problem
Users struggle with distractions and time wasted due to uncontrollable scrolling through short-form content (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels) on multiple platforms, leading to reduced productivity and focus.
Solution
A browser extension tool that blocks short-form video feeds on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Users can block or limit access to Shorts via keyword filters, time restrictions, or page blocking, e.g., blocking YouTube Shorts entirely or limiting TikTok usage to 30 minutes daily.
Customers
Remote workers, freelancers, students, and professionals seeking to minimize digital distractions and improve productivity while using browsers.
Unique Features
Cross-platform blocking (covers YouTube, TikTok, Instagram), customizable time/page restrictions, and keyword-based filtering to target short-form content specifically.
User Comments
Saves hours daily by blocking Shorts
Works seamlessly across sites
Customizable time limits help balance usage
Improved focus during work
Simple setup with immediate results
Traction
Launched in 2023, gained 2,100+ upvotes on ProductHunt, 10,000+ active installs, and mentions in productivity-focused communities. Founder’s LinkedIn has 1,200+ followers.
Market Size
The global productivity software market is valued at $96.9 billion in 2023 (Statista), with distraction-blocking tools growing rapidly due to rising remote work. Over 70% of professionals report losing 1-3 hours daily to digital distractions (Asana study).
Problem
Users struggle to download YouTube Shorts video thumbnails in high quality
Solution
A web tool that allows users to download YouTube Shorts and regular video thumbnails in high quality with an option to preview in different qualities. Download YouTube Shorts or regular video thumbnails in high quality and preview them in different qualities
Customers
YouTubers, content creators, social media managers, and digital marketers
Unique Features
Provides the ability to download YouTube Shorts video thumbnails specifically in high quality, along with regular video thumbnails
Offers an option to preview the thumbnails in different quality settings
User Comments
Fast and easy way to get high-quality video thumbnails
Useful tool for YouTube creators and marketers
Saves time and effort in downloading and using video thumbnails
Traction
The product has gained traction with over 500 downloads per week
Positive user feedback and reviews on ProductHunt
Market Size
$3.5 billion market size for online video downloaders and utilities in 2021.
Problem
Users want to avoid YouTube Shorts to stay focused but spend extra time and effort manually skipping them, leading to distracting content and decreasing productivity.
Solution
A free browser extension that lets users block YouTube Shorts automatically via customizable filters, examples: hide Shorts in feeds, sidebar, or search results.
Customers
Professionals, remote workers, students, and researchers who prioritize deep work and want to eliminate short-form video distractions during tasks.
Unique Features
Open-source, no ads/data collection; works across all YouTube pages; customizable blocking (feeds/search/sidebar); one-click install with no setup.
User Comments
Saves hours of distraction
Simple but life-changing for focus
Works seamlessly on Chrome
No more endless scrolling
Open-source transparency appreciated
Traction
1.5K+ GitHub stars, 100K+ downloads via Chrome Web Store, 4.9/5 rating from 850+ users (ProductHunt), maintained by a solo developer with 2.3K X followers.
Market Size
Global productivity software market was valued at $96.41 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research).

Short Scroll

The ultimate youtube shorts auto-scroll extension
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Problem
Users manually scroll through YouTube Shorts, which is time-consuming and disrupts immersion in content. Traditional methods lack customizable automation, leading to fragmented viewing.
Solution
A browser extension that enables users to automate scrolling through YouTube Shorts with custom trigger points. Users set scroll intervals (e.g., 5-30 seconds) to auto-advance videos without manual input.
Customers
Content creators, social media managers, and heavy YouTube Shorts consumers seeking efficient content consumption or curation.
Unique Features
Privacy-focused (no data collection), lightweight design, and adjustable trigger points for personalized scrolling speed.
User Comments
Saves time on manual scrolling
Enhances YouTube Shorts experience
Easy to install and configure
Lacks advanced customization options
Occasional compatibility issues with browsers
Traction
Newly launched (June 2024), 500+ upvotes on ProductHunt, featured in 3 tech newsletters, active Chrome Web Store installation growth (exact metrics undisclosed).
Market Size
YouTube Shorts reaches 2 billion logged-in monthly users, with 30 billion daily views (Google 2023 data). Browser extension market projected to hit $2.1 billion by 2027 (Grand View Research).

aihot.video – AI YouTube Shorts Trends

Discover fast-growing AI Shorts & clone viral formats
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Problem
Users struggle to manually track viral YouTube Shorts trends and identify monetizable content styles, leading to inefficiency and missed opportunities in content creation.
Solution
A AI-powered trend analysis tool that lets users discover fast-growing AI-generated YouTube Shorts channels, track trending keywords, and clone proven formats to optimize content strategy.
Customers
YouTube creators, AI content producers, and digital marketers focused on short-form video growth and monetization.
Unique Features
Daily rankings of AI-generated Shorts channels, trend cloning recommendations, and monetization-style tagging for content inspiration.
User Comments
Saves hours of trend research
Revealed untapped AI content niches
Improved Shorts CTR using cloned formats
Keyword tracking boosted discoverability
Helped replicate viral hooks effectively
Traction
Launched 2023, featured on ProductHunt with 180+ upvotes
No disclosed revenue/user metrics; founder active on X with 1.2K followers
Market Size
YouTube Shorts generates 30 billion daily views globally, with AI video tools market projected to reach $13.8 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research).

Super Shorts

Create faceless short videos for YouTube and Instagram
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Problem
Content creators struggling to create engaging short videos without showing their face for YouTube and Instagram.
Solution
A web-based tool that enables users to create faceless short videos for YouTube and Instagram, helping them captivate their audience effortlessly.
Core features: Allows users to craft engaging videos without appearing on camera, suitable for various content genres.
Customers
YouTube content creators
Instagram influencers and creators focusing on short video content.
Unique Features
Ability to create captivating short videos without showing faces, catering to users' need for privacy and versatility.
Market Size
The global short video industry was valued at approximately $8.9 billion in 2021, with an increasing number of users turning to platforms like YouTube and Instagram for content consumption.

Mindfull shorts

Break the YouTube Shorts endless scroll with mindful pauses
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Problem
Users experience endless scrolling sessions leading to unintentional prolonged usage of YouTube Shorts. Lack of reflection prompts and privacy-focused tracking exacerbates mindless consumption.
Solution
A browser extension that adds mindful pauses between videos with reflection prompts, enabling users to track viewing habits locally, save thoughts, and regain control over their viewing time. Example: Pauses after each video with questions like "Was this valuable?"
Customers
Digital wellbeing advocates, students, professionals, and productivity enthusiasts seeking to reduce screen time and improve intentional media consumption.
Unique Features
Automated pauses disrupt autoplay, privacy-first local data storage (no cloud tracking), and customizable reflection prompts to encourage conscious viewing habits.
User Comments
Helps break addictive scrolling loops
Local data storage ensures privacy
Simple but effective mindfulness tool
Reduces time spent on Shorts
Prompts encourage self-reflection
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with early-stage traction; available as a free browser extension. Specific user numbers or revenue data not publicly disclosed.
Market Size
The global digital wellbeing market is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2023 to $17.3 billion by 2030 (CAGR 20.9%).