YouTube is more than a video-sharing platform. Still, the freedom for anyone to upload videos means you may come across something you don’t want to see. But that’s where blocking a YouTube channel comes in. Whether a channel usually shares contrary views, posts offensive content, or is simply unamusing, you can block it to remove its videos from your recommendations. The process is swift, and you can do it on your smartphone, a desktop browser, or YouTube Kids running on your child’ssturdy tablet.
Can you block an entire channel on YouTube?
If you’re furious about nasty comments people make on your videos, hide them from your channel. This removes their remarks from your channel until you unblock them. YouTube doesn’t notify them of the changes, but their words remain invisible.
That said, you’re able to block inappropriate videos or an entire channel on the YouTube Kids app. The app is designed with your kid’s safety in mind, so it makes sense that YouTube lets you block offensive channels entirely.
Block YouTube channels from appearing in your feed
Instructing YouTube to stop recommending a channel is the simplest to avoid seeing its videos. The process is the same whether you watch videos from desktop browsers or the Android and iOS apps.
Similarly, you’re able to stop recommending a channel from YouTube Shorts. When you see a short video you don’t like on the app, click themenu buttonin the upper-right corner, then tapDon’t recommend this channelto block it.
You have only a few minutes toUndoyour action. Once it disappears, you’re able to’t unblock the individual channel again (more on that later).
Block YouTube channels from commenting on your videos
WhileYouTube is doing its best to deal with spam comments, some users still find a way to bypass the algorithm. If someone keeps posting spam comments on your videos, you can hide them from yourYouTube channel.
How to block spam comments from the YouTube app for Android and iOS
How to block spam comments from a web browser
Blocking specific channels from commenting on your videos doesn’t affect other users' comments. If you don’t need people’s thoughts on your videos,learn to turn YouTube comments on and offinstead.
How to unblock YouTube channels
You can’t view a list of channels that you blocked on your homepage or unblock them individually. If you want to see videos from a channel again, you must clear all.
However, you’re able to unblock the individual users you restricted from commenting on your videos. Their existing comments are gone for good, but new ones will be visible. You can do this from the YouTube app or website by visiting the channel’s page if you remember their name. Otherwise, you’re better off using YouTube Studio.
How to block channels on YouTube Kids
In addition tosetting up parental controls on Google Assistant, the YouTube Kids app is streamlined to keep your little ones entertained while offering adequate safety from unsuitable content. But if you come across any inappropriate channel or video on the app, you may block them altogether. Your preference syncs with the regular YouTube app if your child uses the same account on both.
Block videos from the YouTube Kids app
Block channels for kids from the YouTube app
To unblock a channel in the future, follow the same process. After clickingBlock channel for kidsfrom the options, tapUnblocknext to the child’s profile, then tapDone.
You can’t unblock individual videos from YouTube kids. If you change your mind, you must clear all or nothing.
Have your desired YouTube experience
YouTube’s pattern of dealing with users you dislike might be different from mostsocial media platforms. Nevertheless, restricting channels from showing in your YouTube feed and commenting on your videos are alternative ways to personalize your experience.
