{"id":8938,"date":"2022-07-13T06:40:36","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8938"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:40:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:40:36","slug":"how-to-block-a-channel-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-a-channel-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Block a Channel on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a16d1f5e6d9a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a16d1f5e6d9a\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a16d1f5e6d9a\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-a-channel-on-youtube\/#How_to_Block_a_Channel_on_YouTube\" title=\"How to Block a Channel on YouTube\">How to Block a Channel on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-a-channel-on-youtube\/#YouTube_is_a_gift\" title=\"YouTube is a gift\">YouTube is a gift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-a-channel-on-youtube\/#YouTube_is_a_way_to_protect_your_child\" title=\"YouTube is a way to protect your child\">YouTube is a way to protect your child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-a-channel-on-youtube\/#YouTube_has_options_to_block_channels\" title=\"YouTube has options to block channels\">YouTube has options to block channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-a-channel-on-youtube\/#YouTube_has_dont_recommend_option\" title=\"YouTube has don&#8217;t recommend option\">YouTube has don&#8217;t recommend option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-a-channel-on-youtube\/#YouTube_has_report_option\" title=\"YouTube has report option\">YouTube has report option<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_a_Channel_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Block a Channel on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to block a channel on YouTube, you&#8217;re not alone. It can be difficult to know where to start, and how to block a specific channel is no exception. In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss some options that will help you do it, and some that we don&#8217;t recommend. Before we get started, though, let&#8217;s talk about why you should block a specific channel in the first place.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_is_a_gift\"><\/span>YouTube is a gift<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube is now allowing creators to gift their membership to their subscribers. This new feature is called YouTube is a gift and will initially be available for a select group of creators, including livestreamers. Creators can buy 20 gift memberships and give them to viewers who are engaged in the video&#8217;s content. They will then receive a month of perks that come with channel membership, like free badges and custom emojis. The creator is still paid, as they do for regular channel membership. In order to receive a gift membership, users must opt-in for the membership, which means they must have been a loyal viewer for some time. Existing members cannot accept the gift.<\/p>\n<p>As YouTube is a younger platform, it has made a significant investment in content creators. Although it trails behind Twitch in overall viewership, it has retained and invested in the popular creators. YouTube has also introduced the gifted feature to make content easier to access. The YouTube gifting feature is available for users who want to give their subscribers an opportunity to get free premium or paid content through YouTube. The gifting feature is a great option for last-minute gift-giving and makes it possible to buy YouTube gift codes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_is_a_way_to_protect_your_child\"><\/span>YouTube is a way to protect your child<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a parental control software like adblocker and blocking specific websites can help protect your child online. YouTube has age-based restrictions on certain content, but there are loopholes that creators exploit to avoid such restrictions. As a parent, it is up to you to monitor the content your child is viewing and create a playlist with pre-screened videos. Otherwise, it is difficult to protect your child online.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing you should do to protect your child on YouTube is to limit the time they watch. Children shouldn&#8217;t be allowed to watch videos unless a parent is present. While YouTube is supposed to use automated filters, this is not fool-proof and some parents have found inappropriate content. While YouTube has community guidelines and terms and policies, bad actors often violate these guidelines and post content that can be harmful to children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_has_options_to_block_channels\"><\/span>YouTube has options to block channels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re tired of certain channels and want to make your experience with them better, YouTube provides options to block them. You can block specific content by name or content type, or block a whole channel. If you want to block a channel, you can also block specific videos from your recommended feed. These options can be handy when you&#8217;re watching videos of a certain type or just don&#8217;t want to waste your time on something you don&#8217;t like.<\/p>\n<p>To block a channel on YouTube, click on the ellipsis icon on the screen&#8217;s upper-right corner. From there, you can either block that channel from your search results or report a user. Blocking a channel is simpler than reporting a user. You can also set a time when the channel can no longer be unblocked and when the channel can be unblocked. After blocking a channel, you can continue watching videos from other channels that have been unblocked.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_has_dont_recommend_option\"><\/span>YouTube has don&#8217;t recommend option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, YouTube has an option to block a specific channel. By selecting this option, you can prevent a particular channel from showing up on your suggestions. If you are concerned about a channel&#8217;s content, you can also report videos to YouTube. Once YouTube receives a report, they will investigate and remove the content. If you are concerned about a YouTube channel&#8217;s content, you can block them from your recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube has a new option that lets you block certain channels. It&#8217;s called &#8220;Don&#8217;t recommend,&#8221; and it&#8217;s accessible by tapping the three dots icon next to the video you&#8217;re watching. This option will only appear on mobile devices for now, but desktop versions will be available soon. This option is best used to block a channel that is promoting offensive, dangerous, or misleading content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_has_report_option\"><\/span>YouTube has report option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to stop a channel from infringing on your community guidelines is to report it. You can report YouTube videos, channel art, and profile pictures for any number of reasons. However, you must remember to do so for the right reasons. Keep reading to learn how to report a YouTube channel. If you find a YouTube video offensive, you can report it through the YouTube studio app.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can report comments for any reason. This is the same as reporting a comment, but instead of notifying the person, you can report a comment and hide the channel from future visitors. You can also block an individual. You may need to do this if you&#8217;re dealing with sensitive subjects. You can report a YouTube user or channel by clicking on the &#8220;Report user&#8221; button on the right side of their channel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Block a Channel on YouTube If you&#8217;re wondering how to block a channel on YouTube, you&#8217;re not alone. 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