The apps stay. These go:
InstagramGoneReels, Explore & suggested posts
YouTubeGoneShorts, the recommended shelves & the chip row
FacebookGoneReels, Watch & suggested posts
XGoneThe For You timeline (lands on Following)
RedditGoner/popular, r/all & the promoted front page
CherryBrew isn’t a blocker — it never locks you out, and removing the feed needs no setup or willpower. You open Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X, or Reddit through CherryBrew, and the algorithmic surface — the part built to hold your attention — simply isn’t rendered. Everything else is untouched: your messages, your search, the people you deliberately chose. The apps go back to being tools you use, instead of a slot machine that uses you.
Questions
Is CherryBrew a blocker?
No. It never locks you out. You open your apps through it; only the algorithmic feed is gone — everything else works.
Will I still get my DMs and messages?
Yes. DMs, search, the people and communities you follow, your profile, posting — all untouched. Only the feed surfaces (Reels, Shorts, For You, Explore, r/popular) are removed.
Which apps does it work with?
Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X, and Reddit.
Does it read my messages or what I do in the apps?
No. The optional App Guard only detects when an app opens — it never reads your feed, messages, or typing, and it's off until you turn it on.
Do I need to root my phone?
No root, no setup. Install, open a platform through CherryBrew, and the feed is already gone.
Is this just another screen-time timer?
No. Feed removal is always-on by default with nothing to schedule. A daily budget, Quiet Hours, and a pause before you open are optional extras — only if you want more friction.
What about TikTok?
Not today. CherryBrew covers Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X, and Reddit.
How do I get it?
On Google Play — see the listing for details.