How to block YouTube channels on all devices

Blocking YouTube channels will completely remove content from those channels from your YouTube interface. This is especially important for families with young children who haven't subscribed to YouTube Kids , as filtering out inappropriate or harmful channels is crucial. Similarly, blocking channels with offensive or disruptive content is also recommended. This article will guide you on how to block YouTube channels on various devices.

How to block YouTube channels on your phone

Step 1:

Open the YouTube app on your phone. Then, on the app interface, tap the search icon to enter the YouTube channel you want to block.

Step 2:

To view the YouTube channels, click on the YouTube channel you want to block . On the YouTube channel's interface, click on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of the screen.

Step 3:

At this point, more options will appear at the bottom of the screen; tap on " Block user" . Then, tap the "Submit" button to confirm blocking the user and this YouTube channel.

We can continue blocking this user with other YouTube channels you want. This way, the blocked YouTube channels will no longer display content.

Instructions on how to block YouTube channels on a computer.

Step 1:

First, on your computer, you need to access the YouTube channel you want to block. Then, click on the "About" option .

Step 2:

The YouTube channel information interface will now appear. Scroll down and tap the flag icon . Then tap Block user to block this YouTube channel.

Finally, press Submit to block this YouTube channel.

Instructions on how to block YouTube channels using the Video Blocker extension.

Video Blocker for YouTube is a utility that helps block videos, comments, tags, channels, and more! With this extension, you can block any type of content on YouTube that bothers you.

Some of the standout features of Video Blocker for YouTube include:

1. Block channels, videos, posts, and comments.
2. You can block videos whose titles match words or phrases you select (regular expressions are supported).
3. Block comments containing certain phrases or words (regex supported).
4. Block videos by link, ID, tag, description, or category.
5. And many more features!

Note :

Blocking videos by tag or category requires a Google API Key to retrieve the tag from the video. Instructions on how to download it can be found in the extension.

Step 1:

We can download the Video Blocker for YouTube extension for the browser using the link below.

1. Download the Video Blocker extension for YouTube.

Step 2:

After installing the extension, access YouTube as usual. While watching a video, right-click on the video and then click on the extension's name .

Now you have the option to block this video so that this YouTube video no longer appears on your profile.

Step 3:

To block YouTube channels, you can block multiple channels at once by clicking on the extension icon and selecting "Configure Blocking" to access the extension's settings interface.

Step 4:

Upon entering the new interface, users will see information on how to block YouTube channels . We can enter the channel name or paste the URL of the YouTube channel to be blocked, as shown in the image below.

Finally, click Save below to save these new settings.

If you go back to the blocked YouTube channel, all the videos on that channel will disappear.

To unblock a channel using the extension, simply go back to the settings and delete the saved channel list.

How to block YouTube channels on Smart TV

On a TV, you don't have the option to block specific YouTube channels like on a computer or phone; you can only lock the entire YouTube app or enable restricted content (which YouTube automatically filters). Here's how:

How to block YouTube on Samsung/LG Smart TVs

Step 1: Select Applications on the home screen.

Step 2: Select the Settings  icon .

Step 3: Select YouTube App Lock 

Step 4: Enter the TV PIN and select Done

Step 5: The application will ask for your PIN to access the app.

How to block YouTube on Sony Smart TV

Step 1: Select Menu -> Select Settings

Step 2: Select Security and Restrictions -> select User Management 

Step 3: Set up your PIN

Step 4: Select the YouTube  app

Step 5: Select Back . You have now finished the process of blocking the YouTube channel.