un:short

Hey Product Hunt! 👋 I'm a solo developer and I built un:short to solve my own problem—I was watching 400+ YouTube Shorts per day (2-3 hours) without even realizing it. **The Problem:** Most shorts consumption isn't a choice. Our fingers open the app automatically, and before our brain catches up, we're scrolling. It's pure habit. **My Solution:** When you try to access YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels, un:short shows a 30-second countdown with one question: "Do you really need to watch this now?" **Why 30 seconds works:** - It's just enough friction to break the automatic pattern - You can't mindlessly tap and scroll—you have to wait - Most of the time, you'll realize you didn't actually mean to open it **My Results:** After using my own app: - Before: ~400 shorts/day, 2-3 hours - After: ~50 shorts/day, under 10 minutes - Unexpected: I now hesitate before even clicking on shorts That last part was the real surprise—the app trained me to avoid the habit entirely. **Key Features:** ⏱️ 30-second mandatory cooldown (no bypass) 📊 Usage stats (blocks, time saved) 🔒 Privacy-first: all data stays on your device 🎯 Supports YouTube Shorts & Instagram Reels It's free on the Play Store. If you find yourself in the shorts rabbit hole without knowing how you got there, give it a try. Would love to hear your feedback! What habits are you trying to break?