Fake short videos
Swipe through fictional, entertaining clips designed for quick sessions — not hours lost.
ShamShorts by BDTren · shamshorts.bdtren.com
Fake videos. Real life.
Scroll fake. Live real.
ShamShorts is a fake short-video app designed to help you break the endless scrolling habit. Swipe through fictional clips and simulated livestreams — then put your phone down. No real influencers. No real social feed. No algorithm trying to keep you watching.
What ShamShorts provides
A controlled world of fake content that satisfies the muscle memory of scrolling without feeding a real social-media rabbit hole.
Void livestreams
Simulated livestreams with empty rooms and abstract figures — the layout you know, without real creators.
Cognitive anchors
Intervention prompts like “Look at you” shift your brain from passive consumption to active thought.
No real social network
No followers, DMs, likes pressure, or endless algorithm. Just fake content for a real break.
Guest-first
Open the app and scroll immediately. Create an account from Profile only when you want to sync activity.
ShamShorts Pro
Optional subscription removes banner ads, unlocks Monochrome Mode, and hides fake metrics from the UI.
How it works
- Open ShamShorts Launch straight into the feed — no login gate required.
- Scroll fake content Flick through shorts and void livestreams in a familiar vertical feed.
- Get nudged awake Raw text prompts and abstract distractions break the dopamine loop.
- Put your phone down Exit-based rewards celebrate closing the app quickly, not long session times.
Company & support
ShamShorts is built by BDTren. Learn more about the product, get help, or read our legal documents.
About ShamShorts
Our mission, the Digital Void design philosophy, and who makes the app.
Contact support
Product help, privacy requests, and feedback.
Terms of Use
End-user license, subscriptions, and acceptable use.
Privacy Policy
How ShamShorts handles guest use, accounts, and your data.