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Block Channels on Youtube™

by Free Software Utilities · Entertainment
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Simply put, permanently ban obnoxious YouTube channels. To choose channels and ban, use the left mouse button; to unban.

Users
99
−3 in 30 days
Rating
1.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#84K
#70K among extensions
Version
3.0.2
updated 5 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months
050100Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 99 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months
001Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Block Channels on Youtube™

Title: Block Channels on Youtube™ - Reclaim Your Feed and Personalize Your Experience Subtitle: Effortlessly ban channels you never want to see again. Clean your recommendations, search results, and home feed with a single click. --- Full Description: Are you tired of seeing the same obnoxious clickbait in your YouTube recommendations? Do you find yourself scrolling past channels that provide no value or simply irritate you? In the vast ocean of YouTube content, the algorithm doesn't always get it right. Sometimes, it insists on showing you videos from creators you've already decided you don't like. Whether it's spoilers for your favorite show, repetitive nursery rhymes, "reaction" videos that add nothing to the conversation, or aggressive political commentary, your YouTube feed can quickly become cluttered with digital noise that drains your mental energy. Introducing Block Channels on Youtube™, the ultimate tool for reclaiming your YouTube experience. This powerful yet lightweight Chrome extension gives you the "Ban" button you've always wanted. It’s designed for users who want a cleaner, more personalized, and less distracting YouTube feed. It is not just about hiding a video; it's about curating your digital home to ensure it only shows you what you truly want to see. ### Why You Need Block Channels on Youtube™ YouTube’s native "Don’t recommend channel" feature is often buried in menus and doesn't always seem to work across all parts of the site consistently. Sometimes a channel you "ignored" shows up again in a search result or a sidebar. Our extension provides a definitive, permanent, and transparent solution. Once you block a channel, it’s gone—from your Home page, your Search results, and your sidebar Recommendations. No more seeing the same face in every thumbnail; no more avoiding search results because you know a certain creator will dominate them. ### Comprehensive Features for a Better YouTube Block Channels on Youtube™ is built with the user in mind. We’ve focused on creating a tool that is both powerful and incredibly easy to use. * **Revolutionary Point-and-Click Blocking:** We’ve eliminated the need for complicated settings or manual copying of channel IDs and URLs. Our "Targeting Mode" allows you to select channels directly on the page. Just click the extension icon and then click the channel name you want to hide. It's as simple as pointing and clicking. * **Total Feed Coverage:** Our blocking technology is designed to work across all major YouTube interfaces. Whether you are browsing the main Home feed, searching for specific topics in the Results page, or watching a video and looking at the "Up Next" Recommendations, the channels you've banned will remain invisible. * **Real-Time Visual Selection:** When you activate the "Block" mode, the extension provides immediate visual feedback. As you move your mouse, the extension highlights the channel name and the associated video container, ensuring you pick exactly the right target. This visual guide prevents accidental blocks and makes the process feel intuitive. * **Advanced Management Dashboard:** Need to review your choices? Our dedicated management page (accessible via the context menu or the extension popup) gives you a clear list of every banned channel. You can unblock channels individually if you change your mind, or use the "Unblock All" feature for a fresh start. * **Seamless Background Performance:** The extension works silently and efficiently. It uses optimized selectors to identify and hide elements without causing page stutters or delays. The "ban" logic runs as the page loads and even as you scroll, ensuring new content is filtered instantly. * **Lightweight & Secure (Manifest V3):** Built using the latest Chrome Extension standards, Block Channels on Youtube™ is fast and secure. It respects browser permissions and doesn't consume unnecessary CPU or memory, ensuring your browsing remains smooth. * **Global Accessibility:** We believe everyone should have a clean YouTube experience. That’s why the extension is fully localized into over 40 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many more. ### How to Use Block Channels on Youtube™ We’ve streamlined the blocking process to be as fast as possible so you can get back to what matters. 1. **Installation:** Add Block Channels on Youtube™ from the Chrome Web Store. 2. **Activation:** Click the extension's icon in your browser's toolbar (it's the blue icon). A sleek overlay will appear at the bottom right of your YouTube page, indicating that "Block Youtube Channels Mode" is now active. 3. **Selection:** Navigate YouTube as you normally would. When you see a channel you want to hide, simply hover your mouse over the channel's name below the video title. You will see a red highlight appear around the video. 4. **The Ban:** Click the highlighted channel name. The video and the channel will disappear from your view instantly. You can continue clicking and banning as many channels as you like in one session. 5. **Completion:** Once you’ve cleaned up your feed, click the "X" (Close) button on the overlay or click the extension icon again to exit the selection mode. Your changes are saved automatically. ### Take Control of Your Digital Wellbeing The internet is full of distractions designed to grab your attention. Every time you see a video you don't like, it takes a small amount of mental energy to ignore it and find what you actually need. Over time, this "visual clutter" adds up to significant "decision fatigue." By using Block Channels on Youtube™, you are curating a digital environment that reflects your interests and values. * **For Parents:** Easily hide channels that aren't appropriate for your children or that promote low-quality content, ensuring their YouTube time is more productive and safe. * **For Fans:** Avoid "spoiler" channels that put major plot points in their thumbnails and tit…

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+1.0%00.00
30 days−3−2.9%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
3.0.25 Jun 2026

Details

Category
Entertainment
First seen
5 Jun 2026
Size
529 KB
Languages
de, en, en-US, fil, id, ms, nl, vi
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
block-channels.pdfwork.com
Extension ID
lkhahnbdpeipgndboodhnincfgppejdn

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 3, likelihood 3
Permissions
tabsscriptingstoragecontextMenus
Site access
https://*.youtube.com/*http://*.youtube.com/*

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