Learn how to block YouTube channels to improve your feed, avoid misleading content, and enhance your viewing experience. With the rise of spammy and AI-generated content on YouTube, sometimes you need to block certain channels to maintain a better viewing experience for you and avoid misleading information. This guide provides multiple ways to block unwanted YouTube channels, helping you create a better viewing experience.
If certain channels keep appearing on your YouTube homepage feed and you want to remove them, follow these steps:
How to Block YouTube Channels from Homepage Feed
Find a video from the channel you want to block on your YouTube homepage and click on the three-dot menu next to it. Choose “Don’t Recommend Channel“. This ensures that videos from this channel won’t appear in your YouTube videos feed anymore. After that clear Watch and Search History. Sometimes, YouTube recommends videos based on your history. Clearing it can help reset recommendations.
How to Block YouTube Channels Using Extensions
Browser extensions can help block unwanted YouTube channels more effectively. Use extensions like “Video Blocker”, ‘Youtube video and channel blocker’ or “uBlock Origin” from the Chrome Web Store. In the extension settings, enter the name of the channel you want to block. The extension will automatically hide videos from the blocked channel. If one extension doesn’t work well, try alternatives for better control over your YouTube experience.
How to Block YouTube Channels By Changing Location
Some YouTube channels are region-specific, and changing your location can help block them. To change your location, go to YouTube settings. Click on your profile picture and select “Settings”. Select a different country where the unwanted channel may not be available. Clear Cache & Cookies. This ensures the changes take effect properly.
How to Block YouTube Channels Using VPN
A VPN can help block or filter certain YouTube channels by changing your location and restricting content. Choose a Reliable VPN Service. Use NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or ProtonVPN. From VPN connection settings, select a different country. Some VPNs also offer content filtering options to block unwanted videos. If you want to block certain types of content for children, YouTube Kids can be a good option.
How to Block YouTube Channels by Restricting Content Settings
YouTube allows you to filter content through its settings. Enable Restricted Mode. This helps hide potentially inappropriate content. Use Google Family Link. For parental control, Family Link can help manage content visibility.
How to Block YouTube Channels on Mobile Devices
If you primarily use YouTube on your phone, here’s how you can block channels. Use the YouTube App. Tap on the three-dot menu of a video and select “Don’t Recommend Channel”. To enable restricted mode go to settings and turn on “Restricted Mode” to filter certain content.
Let me know which worked best for you.