If you have YouTube search history turned on, or if you’re using YouTube while signed in to your Google account, chances are its algorithm picked your preferences and suggested content based on that. However, there may be videos that you accidentally clicked on and now want to remove from this list. To do that, you can block those YouTube channels.
There are two ways to block a YouTube channel. By removing them from your feed, you can scroll through your YouTube homepage without seeing videos from that particular channel. However, to remove an entire channel from your search results, you’ll need to block it completely. Let’s see how to do it using both the desktop and mobile YouTube apps.
Method 1: Block YouTube channels from appearing on your feed
If you only want to block a YouTube channel from appearing on your feed, lightly ban it with the don’t recommend channel option. This will ensure that videos from this channel stop appearing on your homepage while still watching the YouTube channel from search results. Here’s how to do it.
Using a web browser
Step 1: Open Youtube on your web browser.
Step 2: Scroll through the page to find a video from a relevant channel, or use the search bar to find it.
Step 3: Then, you access the video and click on the ellipsis icon.
Step 4: Here, click on ‘Do not recommend channels’.
This will prevent YouTube from suggesting you videos from this channel in your feed. Also, if you accidentally blocked the wrong channel, click Undo without leaving the page.
This will make the channel show up on your feed again. You can also check out our guide if you’re having trouble loading your YouTube feed.
Use the YouTube mobile app
Step 1: Open the YouTube mobile app.
Step 2: Here, find the video uploaded by the relevant channel or use the search bar to find a private channel.
Step 3: Then, click on the three-dot icon below the video.
Step 4: Select ‘Do not recommend channels’.
This will ensure that videos from this channel don’t appear on your YouTube feed. If you want to unblock a YouTube channel immediately, you can tap Undo.
This will unblock the channel. Once this option goes away, however, you’ll have to use your Google account settings to unblock the channel. Read on to know how to do it.
Tip: If you’re having trouble loading the YouTube Android app, check out these easy ways to troubleshoot the YouTube Android app.
Unblock YouTube channels from appearing on your feed
Since there’s no direct way to do this, you’ll instead need to use your Google account’s activity tab to unblock channels you’ve previously blocked from appearing on your feed. Follow the steps below.
Note: This will unblock all channels you previously blocked from appearing on your feed.
Step 1: Open the My Activity page on Google.
Step 2: From the menu options, click More Activities.
Step 3: Then, scroll down to the ‘YouTube ‘Not interested’ section.
Step 4: Here, click on Delete.
Step 5: Again, click Delete.
This will unblock all previously banned YouTube channels from your feed.
Method 2: Block YouTube Channels Using User Blocking Option
Sometimes even channels that are currently blocked from appearing on your feed will appear in your search results. So, to prevent a YouTube channel from appearing in search results, you can block individual channels. This will also prevent the channel from leaving comments on your uploaded videos.
Here’s how to do it:
Using a web browser
Step 1: Open YouTube and click on the search bar.
Step 2: Enter the channel name that you want to block and press Enter.
Step 3: Click the channel when it appears.
Step 4: From the menu options, click About.
Step 5: Here, scroll down and click on the Flag icon. Now, select Block User.
Step 6: Click Submit to confirm.
This will block the channel from appearing in your search results. Now if you need to unblock a blocked channel just follow the steps above and after clicking on the Flag icon click on Unblock. Then click Submit. This will immediately unblock the channel.
Use the YouTube app on Android and iPhone
Step 1: Open the YouTube mobile app and tap the search icon.
Step 2: Then, enter the name of the relevant channel and click search.
Step 3: From the search results, tap the channel you want to block.
Step 4: Here, click on the three dots icon in the top right corner.
Step 5: Then, tap on Block Users.
Step 6: Tap Block again to confirm.
This will block YouTube videos from this channel. Alternatively, you can also follow the steps above to unblock a previously blocked channel. After opening the menu options, tap Unblock, then tap Unblock again to confirm. This will unblock the channel and allow them to leave comments on your videos.
frequently asked Questions
1. Can blocked YouTube channels see my videos?
Blocked channels on YouTube can still see your publicly posted content. However, they won’t be able to leave any comments on your videos.
2. Can you delete someone else’s YouTube channel?
While you can’t directly remove someone else’s YouTube channel, you can report it or file a petition asking Google to remove it. Google will then review the case and decide whether to remove the channel.
3. How many reports does it take to ban a YouTube channel?
Three consecutive Community Guidelines strikes within 90 days will result in a permanent Google ban and removal of the YouTube channel.
Watch what you want on YouTube
While the YouTube algorithm is certainly getting better at detecting content you may or may not like, there are always certain unwanted channels looking to creep in. So we hope that our article helped block these YouTube channels.
To further customize your YouTube experience, check out these simple ways to manage your YouTube recommendations.
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