- You can partially block a YouTube channel by using the “Don’t recommend channel” option.
- If you want to block a YouTube channel completely, including from your search results, you’ll need to go to the channel’s page and use the “Block user” option.
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 the three-dot icon , and select Don’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 the three-dot icon underneath the video and select Don’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 your Google account’s activity settings. Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1: Open the Google My Activity page .
Step 2: Click on Other activity .
Step 3: Scroll down to the YouTube “Not interested” feedback section and click Delete .
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 it doesn’t appear in your search results and 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 the Flag icon and select Block user .
Step 3: Click Submit to 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 the Flag icon , click on Unblock .
Mobile
Step 1: Open the YouTube mobile app and go to the channel that you want to block.
Step 2: Tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner and select Block . Then, choose Block again to confirm.
