ScrollGuard - Block Reels & Shorts and set custom scrolling limits
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Block Reels & Shorts on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube, Snapchat
Set scrolling limits on any app with antiscroll mode.
No Ads, No Reels, No Shorts, No Distractions.
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👋 Hey Product Hunt! I'm Adrian, an indie dev who built ScrollGuard because I was tired of opening Instagram to check a friend's story and accidentally losing hours to mindless reels.
The Problem
Social media should be social, but the endless scroll of shorts, reels, and algorithmic content traps us for hours. Most screen time apps completely block social apps, but I still wanted to chat with friends and see their updates.
What ScrollGuard Does
🚫 Blocks Shorts & Reels: Use all the social features you love (DMs, stories, regular posts) but if you try to open a Reel or Short, ScrollGuard detects it and kicks you out. This works for YouTube, Facebook, Facebook Lite, LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit and Snapchat.
🛑 Anti-Scroll Protection: Set custom scroll limits for any app. ScrollGuard counts your swipes and shows a popup when you've reached your limit, forcing you to make a conscious choice. Works for any app!
🔒 Private: All detection logic happens on your device.
Why It's Different
Unlike other screen time apps that block everything, ScrollGuard lets you keep the good parts of social media while avoiding the addictive content. Get the social without the scroll trap.
I'm improving ScrollGuard based on your feedback. What features would you like to see next?
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👋 Hey Product Hunt! I'm Adrian, an indie dev who built ScrollGuard because I was tired of opening Instagram to check a friend's story and accidentally losing hours to mindless reels.
The Problem
Social media should be social, but the endless scroll of shorts, reels, and algorithmic content traps us for hours. Most screen time apps completely block social apps, but I still wanted to chat with friends and see their updates.
What ScrollGuard Does
🚫 Blocks Shorts & Reels: Use all the social features you love (DMs, stories, regular posts) but if you try to open a Reel or Short, ScrollGuard detects it and kicks you out. This works for YouTube, Facebook, Facebook Lite, LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit and Snapchat.
🛑 Anti-Scroll Protection: Set custom scroll limits for any app. ScrollGuard counts your swipes and shows a popup when you've reached your limit, forcing you to make a conscious choice. Works for any app!
🔒 Private: All detection logic happens on your device.
Why It's Different
Unlike other screen time apps that block everything, ScrollGuard lets you keep the good parts of social media while avoiding the addictive content. Get the social without the scroll trap.
I'm improving ScrollGuard based on your feedback. What features would you like to see next?
Check out ScrollGuard at: scrollguard.app