Creator Drama
Danny Gonzalez Pushes for YouTube Shorts Disable Option
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 3 events from Apr 16, 2026 to Jul 8, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“It would definitely make creators not want to disappoint their audience even more,”
via dexerto.com
Background
YouTube Shorts have become a ubiquitous feature across social media platforms, including YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn, leading to frustration among creators who feel it takes attention away from long-form content.
The rise of TikTok and Instagram Reels has further intensified the focus on short-form content, with some users calling for a separate app for Shorts to avoid cluttering their normal home feed.
The timeline
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Danny Gonzalez Expresses Frustration with YouTube Shorts
Danny Gonzalez reportedly stated that he would use the YouTube app more if he could turn off Shorts, as he finds them to be a 'worse version of TikTok' and distracting, and also reportedly suggested introducing a chronological feed option and a comment section for voting on title suggestions and thumbnails[812]
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YouTube Adds Option to Disable Shorts via Zero-Minute Timer
YouTube introduced a zero-minute limit in time management settings to allow users to remove the Shorts feed and autoplay on Android and iOS, according to TweakTown.[3239]
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YouTube Expands Zero-Minute Shorts Limit to Standard Accounts
YouTube began rolling out the zero-minute Shorts limit for standard iOS and Android accounts, according to Yahoo Tech.[3240]
Frequently asked
What is Danny Gonzalez's issue with YouTube Shorts?
Danny Gonzalez finds YouTube Shorts to be distracting and a 'worse version of TikTok', and would like the option to disable them to increase his app usage and promote long-form content.
What solution does Danny Gonzalez propose for YouTube Shorts?
Danny Gonzalez suggests introducing an option to disable Shorts, as well as a chronological feed option and a comment section for voting on title suggestions and thumbnails to improve user experience.
More related drama (4)
Sources (3)
- dexerto.com, Dexerto YouTube star Danny Gonzalez would like to see the platform get rid of YouTube Shorts, as he says he’d use the app “more” if he didn’t have to see them. With the rise of TikTok and Instagram Re, Jul 8, 2026.
- tweaktown.com, TweakTownNewsSoftware & AppsYouTube has introduced a new option in its time management settings that allows users to completely disable Shorts by setting a zero-minute limit.TL;DR: YouTube now lets us, Apr 16, 2026.
- tech.yahoo.com, Lucas Gouveia / Android PoliceThe whole industry has been forcing short-form videos into places I never asked for. Google has been no different.Google bent the mobile app around vertical scrolling, th, May 9, 2026.
Cite this timeline
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GenZHype, 6 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/danny-gonzalez-pushes-for-youtube-shorts-disable-option/.