YouTube is wanting into doubtlessly providing a characteristic that might enable customers to set a every day timer to restrict how lengthy they spend on Shorts.

Latest findings from the beta model of the YouTube app, first reported by Android Authority, counsel that the platform is creating a characteristic to assist customers cease the infinite scrolling by way of Shorts. 

YouTube confirmed to TechCrunch that, whereas this characteristic isn’t presently being publicly examined, it’s “exploring this for the longer term,” an organization spokesperson mentioned.

The code signifies the every day timer permits customers to set a particular variety of hours. As soon as the allotted time runs out, Shorts will pause, making it unavailable for the rest of the day. Nevertheless, there’s additionally point out of viewers nonetheless having the ability to see “particular person Shorts,” that means it doesn’t block entry to all brief movies completely.

YouTube already has a “Take a Break” reminder that customers can allow for regular-length movies on the platform. 

YouTube’s exploration into the anti-doomscrolling area follows a rising development amongst customers who’re downloading apps devoted to limiting their display time. There are even gadgets, equivalent to this fob, that briefly lock sure apps on customers’ telephones, highlighting the rising concern about social media dependancy. Tech giants equivalent to Apple and Google additionally present instruments for customers trying to handle their doomscrolling habits.