ScrollGuard: Hide Reels Shorts

ScrollGuard: Hide Reels Shorts

Reclaim Your Focus

• ScrollGuard is a targeted productivity tool designed to break the cycle of doom-scrolling.

• Unlike traditional screen-time apps that lock you out of your entire phone, ScrollGuard selectively disables addictive short-form video feeds, allowing you to use your favorite social apps for real connection instead of mindless consumption.

Why Choose ScrollGuard?

• Infinite feeds are engineered to hijack your attention.

• Most solutions take an "all-or-nothing" approach, blocking entire apps and preventing you from staying connected.

• ScrollGuard offers a smarter alternative: it surgically removes the addictive content while leaving messaging and essential features untouched.

• We help you use social media with intention, not compulsion.

Core Capabilities

• Precision Blocking: Disable Reels, Shorts, and infinite feeds while keeping your notifications and messaging capabilities fully functional.

• Anti-Scroll Interruption: Receive customizable prompts that interrupt long sessions, forcing you to consciously choose between continuing or taking a break.

• Accountability Protocols: Use Strict Mode to password-protect your settings. Share that password with a friend or colleague to ensure you stay committed to your goals.

• Personalized Encouragement: Replace the standard alerts with your own motivational messages to provide a nudge when you need it most.

• Actionable Insights: Track your screen time metrics within the app to identify habits, measure progress, and set realistic, achievable goals.

Transform Your Digital Habits

• Prioritize Real Life: Eliminate the distraction of endless loops to reclaim hours for work, study, and the people who matter most.

• Cultivate Self-Control: Break the unconscious habit of scrolling by introducing intentional friction into your digital experience.

• Manage Social Media Health: Tailored for students, professionals, and parents, our app allows you to enjoy the benefits of digital connectivity without the drain of addictive algorithms.

Safety and Privacy

• ScrollGuard utilizes the Accessibility Service to identify and intercept swipe gestures and video-feed activity.

• We also offer an optional Device Administration feature to prevent unauthorized uninstallation.

• Your data is never collected or extracted from your device; your privacy and personal digital boundaries remain strictly your own.

FAQ

Q: Does ScrollGuard prevent me from using my social media apps entirely?

A: Not at all. You can still use your favorite social media apps to stay connected, message friends, or check important updates. ScrollGuard simply hides the infinite video feeds, such as Reels and Shorts, which are designed to keep you trapped in a cycle of mindless consumption.

Q: How does the app identify and block specific content within my social media feeds?

A: ScrollGuard utilizes the Accessibility Service on your device to identify and intercept the specific swipe gestures and video-feed activity associated with these addictive loops. This allows the app to mask or disable the infinite-scrolling interface while keeping the rest of the application layout intact.

Q: What exactly happens during an Anti-Scroll Interruption?

A: When ScrollGuard detects that you have been scrolling for an extended period, it triggers a customizable prompt. This prompt acts as a moment of intentional friction, forcing you to consciously decide whether you truly want to continue scrolling or if you would prefer to take a break and move on to something more productive.

Version History

v1.2.76——24 Jun 2026

Stop doomscrolling and Block Reels & Shorts. Control your social feed Download the latest version of ScrollGuard: Hide Reels Shorts to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*1.2.76

• Instagram: Reels previews on Home and Explore are now hidden (beta). Please report any issues

• Instagram: block post comments

• Stability improvements and bug fixes

*1.2.75

• Instagram: Reels previews on Home and Explore are now hidden (beta). Please report any issues

• Instagram: block post comments

• Stability improvements and bug fixes

*1.2.74

• Instagram: Reels previews on Home and Explore are now hidden (beta). Please report any issues

• Instagram: block post comments

• Stability improvements and bug fixes