You can block a channel in three places: the channel page itself, a video's comment section, or your account settings

YouTube gives you control over which channels appear in your recommendations and search results. When you block a channel, you won't see videos from that creator in your feed, recommendations, or search — though the channel still exists and other people can watch it. The block applies only to your account, not across YouTube.

The fastest way is to go to the channel page, click the three-dot menu icon next to the Subscribe button, and select "Block user". You can also block from a video: click the three-dot menu on the video itself and choose "Don't recommend channel". If you want to manage all your blocks at once, go to Settings > User > Blocked users and channels.

Key Takeaways

  • Blocking a channel hides that creator's videos from your recommendations, search results, and feed, but does not delete their content from YouTube.
  • You can block a channel from its main page, from any video it uploads, or from the Settings menu under Blocked users and channels.
  • Blocked channels cannot comment on your videos or contact you through YouTube's messaging system.
  • You can unblock a channel at any time by going to Settings > User > Blocked users and channels and clicking the unblock button next to the channel name.

Blocking from a channel's main page

Visit the channel you want to block. Look for the Subscribe button near the top of the page — directly to its right is a three-dot menu icon (sometimes called the "more options" button). Click that icon and a dropdown menu will appear with several choices, including "Block user".

Click "Block user" and YouTube will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, that channel's videos will stop appearing in your recommendations and search results. You'll also stop seeing their comments on other videos. The channel owner will not be notified that you blocked them.

Blocking from a video in your feed or search results

You don't have to visit a channel's main page to block it. If you see a video from a creator you want to block, hover over the video thumbnail and click the three-dot menu that appears in the corner. Select "Don't recommend channel" from the menu.

This action blocks the entire channel, not just that one video. You'll see a confirmation message saying the channel has been blocked. This method is faster if you're scrolling through recommendations and spot a channel you want to remove.

Blocking from the comments section

If a channel owner or commenter has left a comment you want to block them for, you can block directly from that comment. Hover over the comment and click the three-dot menu on the right side of it. Select "Block user" and YouTube will block that entire channel.

This is useful if you're dealing with a channel that frequently leaves unwanted comments on videos you watch. Blocking them prevents their future comments from appearing on any video you view.

Managing all your blocks in Settings

To see every channel you've blocked and manage them in one place, go to your YouTube account Settings. On a computer, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Settings", then go to "User" in the left menu. Look for "Blocked users and channels" — this shows a complete list of everyone and every channel you've blocked.

From this page, you can unblock any channel by clicking the X or unblock button next to its name. You can also block new channels here by typing their name or URL into the search box, though the other methods are usually faster if you're blocking as you browse.

What happens when you block a channel

Blocking removes that channel's videos from your recommendations, your home feed, and your search results. If you search for a topic, videos from blocked channels won't show up. Comments from blocked channels will be hidden on videos you watch, though you can click to reveal them if you want to see what they said.

The blocked channel cannot send you direct messages through YouTube. They also cannot see your channel, your videos, or your comments — at least not through their own account. Blocking is a one-way action: it affects only what you see, not what they can do on the platform.

Unblocking a channel

If you change your mind, unblocking is straightforward. Go to Settings > User > Blocked users and channels, find the channel in the list, and click the unblock button next to it. Once you unblock, that channel's videos will start appearing in your recommendations and search results again.

There's no penalty for unblocking. You can block and unblock the same channel as many times as you want. YouTube doesn't track how many times you've blocked someone or notify the channel owner when you unblock them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a blocked channel see that I blocked them?

No. YouTube does not notify channel owners when someone blocks them. They have no way to know you've blocked their channel unless you tell them directly. Blocking is private to your account.

Will blocking a channel delete their videos from YouTube?

No. Blocking only hides their content from your view. The videos remain on YouTube and other people can still watch them. You're just removing them from your own recommendations and search results.

What's the difference between blocking a channel and unsubscribing?

Unsubscribing removes a channel from your subscriptions list, but you may still see their videos in recommendations or search. Blocking removes them from recommendations, search, and comments. Blocking is stronger than unsubscribing.

Can I block a channel on the YouTube mobile app?

Yes. On the mobile app, tap the three-dot menu on any video from that channel and select "Don't recommend channel", or visit the channel page and tap the three-dot menu next to the Subscribe button to block the user. The process is the same as on a computer.

If I block a channel, will they stop seeing my comments?

No. Blocking is one-way — it only affects what you see. A blocked channel can still see your public comments on other videos. If you want to prevent them from seeing your activity, you would need to make your channel private or delete your comments individually.