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YouTube Shorts Auto Closer

Automatically closes YouTube Shorts pages after daily limit

Author
se7
Daily installs
0
Total installs
3
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Version
1.2
Created
2025-03-07
Updated
2025-07-24
Size
10.6 KB
License
MIT
Applies to

YouTube Shorts Daily Time Limiter

A userscript that helps you manage your YouTube Shorts viewing time by setting a daily limit of 40 minutes.

Features

  • Daily Time Limit - Set maximum viewing time for YouTube Shorts
  • Time Tracking - Persistent tracking across browser sessions
  • Auto Reset - Automatically resets counter at midnight
  • Smart Warnings - Get notified before limit is reached
  • Precise Tracking - Only counts actual viewing time

Installation

Install this script from Greasy Fork

How It Works

Daily Limit

  • Tracks total viewing time per day
  • Automatically closes shorts when 40-minute limit is reached
  • Resets counter at midnight
  • Persists across browser sessions and refreshes

Warning System

  • Shows warning notification 10 seconds before closing
  • Displays countdown before auto-close
  • Warning appears when approaching daily limit

Technical Details

Storage

  • Uses browser's local storage for persistence
  • Stores:
    • Daily viewing time
    • Last access date
    • Session state

Time Tracking

  • Only counts active viewing time
  • Pauses when:
    • Leaving shorts section
    • Switching to different tabs
    • Browser is minimized

Browser Support

  • Works with all major browsers:
    • Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Edge
    • Safari

Configuration

To modify the daily time limit, edit the following constant in the script:

const DAILY_LIMIT_MINUTES = 40; // Change to desired minutes

Privacy

  • All data is stored locally in your browser
  • No external data collection
  • No tracking or analytics

License

MIT License - Feel free to modify and share!