2 Ways to Block YouTube Channels on Desktop and Mobile
Ankita enjoys exploring and writing about technology. Starting as a script and copywriter, her keen interest in the digital world pulled her towards technology. With GT, she has found her calling in writing about and simplifying the world of tech for others. On any given day, you can catch her chained to her laptop, meeting deadlines, writing scripts, and watching shows (any language!).
Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer. Since his arrival at Guiding Tech in 2021, he delves into the world of how-tos, and troubleshooting guides for Android, iOS, and Windows. Besides his new-found love for mechanical keyboards, he’s a disciplined footfall fan and loves international travel with his wife.
Method 1: Block a YouTube Channel From Appearing on Your Feed
If you want to stop a YouTube channel from appearing in your feed without fully blocking it, you can use the “Don’t recommend channel” option. This will prevent videos from that channel from showing up on your home page, but you’ll still be able to view the channel through search results. Here’s how to do it:
Desktop
Step 1:Open YouTube in your web browser.
Step 2:Either scroll through the page to look for a video from the relevant channel or use the search bar to find it.
Step 3:Go to the video, click thethree-dot icon, and selectDon’t recommend channel.
Mobile
Step 1:Open the YouTube app on your phone.
Step 2:Find a video uploaded by the relevant channel or use the search bar to look for the channel.
Step 3:Tap thethree-dot iconunderneath the video and selectDon’t recommend channel.
Unblock YouTube Channels From Appearing on Your Feed
Since YouTube doesn’t provide a direct option to unblock channels you’ve previously blocked from appearing in your feed, you’ll need to use yourGoogle account’s activitysettings. Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1:Open theGoogle My Activity page.
Step 2:Click onOther activity.
Step 3:Scroll down to theYouTube “Not interested” feedbacksection and clickDelete.
This will unblock all the YouTube channels previously banned from your feed.
Method 2: Block a Channel on YouTube by Using the Block User Option
If you’re looking to completely block a YouTube channel so that itdoesn’t appear in your search resultsand can’t interact with your content, you can manually block the channel. Here’s how to do it:
Desktop
Step 1:Open YouTube and head to the channel that you want to block.
Step 2:Go to the About. Then, scroll down, click theFlag iconand selectBlock user.
Step 3:ClickSubmitto confirm.
This will block the channel from appearing in your search results. Now, if you ever need to unblock the blocked channel, simply follow the above steps and after clicking theFlag icon, click onUnblock.
Mobile
Step 1:Open the YouTube mobile app and go to the channel that you want to block.
Step 2:Tap thethree-dot iconin the top right corner and selectBlock. Then, chooseBlockagain to confirm.
If you want to unblock a channel later, open it, tap themenu icon, and selectUnblock. This will unblock the channel and allow them to leave comments on your videos again.
Was this helpful?
Last updated on 03 September, 2024
Leave a ReplyCancel reply
Your email address will not be published.Required fields are marked*
Name*
Email*
Comment*
Δ
Read Next
The article above may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. The content remains unbiased and authentic and will never affect our editorial integrity.
More in Internet and Social
How to Sort and Play YouTube Videos From Oldest to Newest
3 Ways to Fix “Virus Scan Failed” Error in Google Chrome
JOIN THE NEWSLETTER
Get Guiding Tech articles delivered to your inbox.
© 2024 Guiding Tech Media. All Rights Reserved.
