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See it in action
Beautiful, simple interface that blocks reels without getting in your way.
Block Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Snapchat Spotlight instantly. 100% on-device. Zero tracking.
Beautiful, simple interface that blocks reels without getting in your way.
Automatic, transparent, and respectful of your privacy.
Detects short-video players and navigates you away before temptation strikes.
No delays, no loading screens. Just immediate, clean navigation away.
Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat. All blocked. One toggle.
On Instagram, returns you to Home feed. On others, navigates back.
Set hours when blocking is always on. Perfect for work or study.
See how many reels you've dodged. Track your clean-day streak.
All data stays on your device. No servers. No tracking.
Block TikTok but keep YouTube Shorts? Customize for each app.
Uses Android's Accessibility Service to detect and block short-video players.
Monitors for short-video player IDs in the 4 target apps only.
Recognizes when a player screen appears.
Navigates you away instantly.
You stay in context. Feed, not closed app.
Reels blocked, Home feed clear
Shorts blocked, videos untouched
For You & Following feeds blocked
Spotlight blocked, camera works
Since MindGuard isn't on Google Play Store, you'll see a Play Protect warning during installation. This is normal for sideloaded apps—Google can't verify it through their store, but that doesn't mean it's unsafe. Tap "Install anyway" to proceed. The code is open source on GitHub for full transparency.
Click here to download or use the button at the top.
Android will prompt you. Tap Settings → Allow from this source, then install.
Go to Settings → Apps → MindGuard → ⋮ → Allow restricted settings. Android 13+
Go to Settings → Accessibility → MindGuard and toggle it on.
MindGuard is now active. Open Instagram or YouTube—Reels and Shorts are blocked.
Download MindGuard now. It's free, open source, and respects your privacy.