Hello there, dear reader! If you’re like me, you appreciate a clean, clutter-free YouTube home feed, free of irrelevant or inappropriate content. But, alas, not all content creators align with our interests or values, do they? What if I told you that you can, in fact, tailor your YouTube experience to more closely match your preferences? By blocking certain channels, you can prevent them from appearing in your recommended feed. Now, this doesn’t remove the channels from the platform entirely – they can still pop up in search results – but at least you can keep your home feed clean and focused on what you truly enjoy. Similarly, depending on your concerns you can block youtube channels that are not sensitive to violence, gore, profane language, or nudity; preserving the family and child friendly atmosphere when your child gets access to YouTube.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of blocking YouTube channels on various devices, and show you how to set up a PIN to control the content accessible on your account. Let’s dive in!

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How to Block YouTube Channels on Desktop

If you’re using a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, the process to block YouTube channels is pretty straightforward.

Time needed: 5 minutes

Visit YouTube’s Website and Log In
Visit YouTube’s website and log in if needed.
Locate the Video from the Channel You Want to Block
Once logged in, browse through your home feed or use the search bar at the top of the page to find a video from the channel that you want to block.
Hover Over the Video to Reveal Options
Position your cursor over the video thumbnail from the channel you wish to block. As you hover over the video, a “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) will appear towards the bottom right of the video thumbnail. Click on the vertical ellipsis.
Choose “Don’t Recommend Channel”
From the drop-down menu that appears, select the option “Don’t recommend channel.” This will tell YouTube’s algorithm that you don’t want to see videos from this particular channel in your recommended videos. In the video’s place, a message stating “We won’t recommend videos from this channel to you again” will be shown. This confirms that the channel has been successfully blocked.

Remember, the blocked channels will still show up in search results but will be removed from your home feed.

Note: If you accidentally block a channel or change your mind later, you can click the “Undo” option on the same page to reverse the action. If you can’t find the undo option, you’ll have to go into your Google history for YouTube and delete all blocks.

How to Block YouTube Channels on Amazon Devices

The process is a bit tricky on Amazon devices like Firestick, Fire TV Cube, or Fire TV as the option to block channels isn’t immediately visible. But, with a neat little trick, you can make it happen.

Open YouTube on your Amazon device.
Highlight a video from the channel you want to block but don’t select it.
Hold down the “Select” button on your remote.
A menu appears on the right side. Choose “Not interested,” followed by “Don’t recommend channel.”

Voila! The blocked channel won’t show up in your home feed anymore.

Note: There’s no “Undo” option on these devices. To undo a block, you’ll have to access your Google history for YouTube and remove all blocks.

How Can You Block Channels on YouTube Kids?

Ensuring a kid-friendly viewing experience has always been paramount for parents using YouTube Kids. The platform has incorporated features specifically tailored to address these concerns, allowing parents to take charge and customize the content their children can access. One of the standout features is the ability to block specific channels or videos.

Step-by-Step Blocking Process:
- 1. Open the YouTube Kids app on your device.
- 2. Navigate to the video or channel you wish to block.
- 3. Tap on the three dots (usually located beside the video or channel title) to reveal more options.
- 4. From the dropdown menu, select “Block.”
- 5. To confirm your choice, you might need to enter a custom passcode or answer a security question.

By following these steps, parents can ensure that certain content remains out of reach, fostering a more controlled and appropriate viewing environment for their young ones.

How to Block YouTube Channels on Apple TV Devices

Apple TV doesn’t allow you to block channels directly. However, you can restrict access to specific content by setting parental controls.

Decide on a PIN code for your restrictions.
Go to Settings, then General, followed by Restrictions.
Enter your PIN code, repeat it to confirm, and press OK.
Now, customize your restrictions:
- Access the Restrictions menu again.
- Set Restrictions to ON and select the Apps tab.
- Choose the Don’t Allow Apps option.

With these settings, you’ll need to enter your PIN code whenever you access YouTube.

How to Block YouTube Channels on Roku Devices

Roku users can also block channels using the “Select” button on the remote.

Open YouTube on your Roku device.
Highlight a video from the channel you want to block but don’t select it.
Hold down the “Select” button on your remote.
A menu appears on the right side of your TV screen.
Choose “Not interested,” followed by “Don’t recommend channel.”

Note: There’s no “Undo” option on Roku devices. To undo a block, you’ll have to access your Google history for YouTube and remove all blocks.

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How to Block Channels on YouTube for Smart TVs

For Smart TVs, the process depends on the operating system (OS) used on the TV. Follow the instructions above for the relevant OS (Google, Amazon, or Roku TVs). For custom OS TVs, the app may not offer the “Don’t recommend channel” option due to the limitations of a standalone OS.

So, there you have it! Now you’re armed with the knowledge to curate your YouTube feed and make it a more enjoyable, personalized experience. Remember, while these measures can help you filter out unwanted content, they won’t entirely remove channels from the platform. But, on the bright side, they’re a great way to declutter your home feed and ensure a more engaging YouTube experience.

Remember, the journey of a thousand videos begins with a single click. Here’s to a cleaner, more personalized YouTube feed, one block at a time! If you face further issues; kindly check out the official helpdesk of Youtube.

How To Block Channels On YouTube: A Step-by-Step Guide