{
  "matrix": "shorts-and-autoplay-controls",
  "title": "Shorts and Autoplay Controls Comparison Matrix",
  "lastVerified": "2026-09-22",
  "dimensions": [
    "shorts_eliminated",
    "autoplay_suppression",
    "algorithmic_rail_removed",
    "desktop_browser_enforcement"
  ],
  "products": [
    {
      "name": "WhitelistVideo",
      "id": "https://whitelist.video/#product",
      "values": {
        "shorts_eliminated": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Dedicated Block Shorts toggle removes feed and shelf from DOM",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "autoplay_suppression": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Stops automated transitions into unapproved content",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "algorithmic_rail_removed": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Replaces sidebar recommendations with approved channels",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "desktop_browser_enforcement": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Chrome and Edge extensions enforce rules on desktop YouTube",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "YouTube Kids",
      "id": "https://youtubekidsalternatives.com/alternatives/youtube-kids/#profile",
      "values": {
        "shorts_eliminated": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Shorts format is structurally absent from the standalone app",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "autoplay_suppression": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Manual toggle in parent settings can disable background autoplay",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "algorithmic_rail_removed": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Algorithmic home screen carousel remains active unless in Approved mode",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "desktop_browser_enforcement": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Standalone web app only; cannot govern YouTube.com",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "YouTube Supervised",
      "id": "https://youtubekidsalternatives.com/alternatives/youtube-supervised/#profile",
      "values": {
        "shorts_eliminated": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Shorts feed cannot be disabled in any content tier",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "autoplay_suppression": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Autoplay remains standard platform behavior",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "algorithmic_rail_removed": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Algorithmic recommendation engine remains fully active",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "desktop_browser_enforcement": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Google account login enforces tier across browsers",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "PBS KIDS Video",
      "id": "https://youtubekidsalternatives.com/alternatives/pbs-kids/#profile",
      "values": {
        "shorts_eliminated": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Short-form vertical video is completely absent",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "autoplay_suppression": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "No infinite autoplay loop; natural episode terminations",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "algorithmic_rail_removed": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Curated curriculum catalog replaces machine recommendations",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "desktop_browser_enforcement": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Website at pbskids.org provides clean viewing environment",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}