Blocking Unwanted Youtube Channels: PC & Mobile Edition

How to Block YouTube Channels on Computer and Mobile Phones

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Anyone spending any time online recently might have come across something they regard as deplorable. YouTube consumes more than half of the internet’s users with its whopping 2 billion active monthly users. For all that might seem good on the humongous video sharing platform some of the most divisive of all human interactions happen on YouTube.

Now the question arises on how you can safeguard yourself and your family from the bad and inadequate content and how to block YouTube channels that create the toxic material.

In this article, we’ll go through how you can block YouTube channels and content creators that you consider will have bad effects on your mental health. You will learn:

• Part 1: How to block YouTube channels on a computer (Mac & Windows)
• Part 2: How to block YouTube channels on Mobile Phones (Android & iPhone)
• Part 3: How to block content on YouTube Kids

Part 1: How to block YouTube channels on a computer (Mac & Windows)

Blocking will prevent the user from trolling and bullying you or your channel subscribers. This will effectively prevent them to comment and interact with your video content. However, there is no way for you to prevent the bullies from watching your content you can at least prevent them from damaging your reputation, badmouthing, and inciting your active subscribers.

The process of blocking YouTube channels on a computer system is fairly simple and will only require a minute if you know the name of the user you want to block. Follow the steps below:

• 1. Log in to your YouTube account and look out for the account you want to block.
• 2. When you’re in the account head over to the About section. You can find it in the toolbar beneath the channel art or banner.

• 3. On the right-hand side right under the Stats, you will find a flag icon. Press the icon and it will show a drop-down menu, select Block user.

• 4. You will be prompted to confirm your selection, click Submit to confirm.

Part 2: How to block YouTube channels on Mobile Phones (Android & iPhone)

One can also block YouTube channels on mobile devices in the same manner as you would do it on the desktop computer. It will do the same effect and prevent bullying users from interacting with your content.

• 1. Sign in to your YouTube account on either YouTube’s Android or iPhone app.
• 2. Look around for the account or user you want to block.
• 3. Open a particular account that you intend to block and go to their main account page.

• 4. When you’re on the account page, open the menu at the top-right corner of the screen and tap Block user.

Part 3: Block content on YouTube kids

YouTube Kids is the alternative version of YouTube’s video service dedicated and designed for kids. It’s entirely for children with all the content curated for kids’ education, family-friendly videos, and channels surrounding kid’s liking. The interface features colorful large images, and icons with five categories to explore from.

The app filters all the content allowing only safe content and parental control to watch their children’s online activity. The app prevents commenting and any kind of cyber bullying-related issues. YouTube Kids need to be set up by an adult with singing into the app with their Google credentials. Parents can sign in and block channels or videos they don’t see fit for their children. Let us see how to block YouTube channels on YouTube kids.

• 1. Open the YouTube Kids app and tap on I’m a parent to set up the app.

• 2. Sign in with your preferred Google account.

• 3. Here you’ll see a button Send Parental Consent Email, press it.
• 4. You’ll get an activation code on your email address.
• 5. Come back to the application and enter the code.

Now as you’re signed in as a parent you can block channels and specific content.

I. Block on Home screen

• 1. On the Home screen press the dotted menu next to the video

• 2. In the menu list, you will see Block this video, tap it.
• 3. You’ll be asked to enter the numbers written on the screen or a custom passcode.

II. Block from Watch Page

• 1. On the Watch Page tap the dotted More option at the top right corner of the video.

• 2. Press the Block option.
• 3. A dialog box will appear with two options, Block this video for blocking only this particular video or Block this channel to block the entire channel associated with the video.

• 4. Select any of the two options and then press Block again.
• 5. Enter the numbers you calculate from the presented numbers or a custom passcode.

Conclusion

Every minute more than 300 hours of video content is uploaded on to the YouTube databases while 5 billion videos are watched every day. This only shows the metrics a content creator and a user have to deal with. Content creators need to protect themselves from the unending trolls and scams that hit every other channel and affect its userbase. While kids and sensitive portions of the human population have to maintain a safe distance from damaging and provoking content that circulates on the platform. To safeguard both ends of the platform I made this guide to streamline the process of how to block YouTube channels and videos from affecting your happy life.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Anyone spending any time online recently might have come across something they regard as deplorable. YouTube consumes more than half of the internet’s users with its whopping 2 billion active monthly users. For all that might seem good on the humongous video sharing platform some of the most divisive of all human interactions happen on YouTube.

Now the question arises on how you can safeguard yourself and your family from the bad and inadequate content and how to block YouTube channels that create the toxic material.

In this article, we’ll go through how you can block YouTube channels and content creators that you consider will have bad effects on your mental health. You will learn:

• Part 1: How to block YouTube channels on a computer (Mac & Windows)
• Part 2: How to block YouTube channels on Mobile Phones (Android & iPhone)
• Part 3: How to block content on YouTube Kids

Part 1: How to block YouTube channels on a computer (Mac & Windows)

Blocking will prevent the user from trolling and bullying you or your channel subscribers. This will effectively prevent them to comment and interact with your video content. However, there is no way for you to prevent the bullies from watching your content you can at least prevent them from damaging your reputation, badmouthing, and inciting your active subscribers.

The process of blocking YouTube channels on a computer system is fairly simple and will only require a minute if you know the name of the user you want to block. Follow the steps below:

• 1. Log in to your YouTube account and look out for the account you want to block.
• 2. When you’re in the account head over to the About section. You can find it in the toolbar beneath the channel art or banner.

• 3. On the right-hand side right under the Stats, you will find a flag icon. Press the icon and it will show a drop-down menu, select Block user.

• 4. You will be prompted to confirm your selection, click Submit to confirm.

Part 2: How to block YouTube channels on Mobile Phones (Android & iPhone)

One can also block YouTube channels on mobile devices in the same manner as you would do it on the desktop computer. It will do the same effect and prevent bullying users from interacting with your content.

• 1. Sign in to your YouTube account on either YouTube’s Android or iPhone app.
• 2. Look around for the account or user you want to block.
• 3. Open a particular account that you intend to block and go to their main account page.

• 4. When you’re on the account page, open the menu at the top-right corner of the screen and tap Block user.

Part 3: Block content on YouTube kids

YouTube Kids is the alternative version of YouTube’s video service dedicated and designed for kids. It’s entirely for children with all the content curated for kids’ education, family-friendly videos, and channels surrounding kid’s liking. The interface features colorful large images, and icons with five categories to explore from.

The app filters all the content allowing only safe content and parental control to watch their children’s online activity. The app prevents commenting and any kind of cyber bullying-related issues. YouTube Kids need to be set up by an adult with singing into the app with their Google credentials. Parents can sign in and block channels or videos they don’t see fit for their children. Let us see how to block YouTube channels on YouTube kids.

• 1. Open the YouTube Kids app and tap on I’m a parent to set up the app.

• 2. Sign in with your preferred Google account.

• 3. Here you’ll see a button Send Parental Consent Email, press it.
• 4. You’ll get an activation code on your email address.
• 5. Come back to the application and enter the code.

Now as you’re signed in as a parent you can block channels and specific content.

I. Block on Home screen

• 1. On the Home screen press the dotted menu next to the video

• 2. In the menu list, you will see Block this video, tap it.
• 3. You’ll be asked to enter the numbers written on the screen or a custom passcode.

II. Block from Watch Page

• 1. On the Watch Page tap the dotted More option at the top right corner of the video.

• 2. Press the Block option.
• 3. A dialog box will appear with two options, Block this video for blocking only this particular video or Block this channel to block the entire channel associated with the video.

• 4. Select any of the two options and then press Block again.
• 5. Enter the numbers you calculate from the presented numbers or a custom passcode.

Conclusion

Every minute more than 300 hours of video content is uploaded on to the YouTube databases while 5 billion videos are watched every day. This only shows the metrics a content creator and a user have to deal with. Content creators need to protect themselves from the unending trolls and scams that hit every other channel and affect its userbase. While kids and sensitive portions of the human population have to maintain a safe distance from damaging and provoking content that circulates on the platform. To safeguard both ends of the platform I made this guide to streamline the process of how to block YouTube channels and videos from affecting your happy life.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Anyone spending any time online recently might have come across something they regard as deplorable. YouTube consumes more than half of the internet’s users with its whopping 2 billion active monthly users. For all that might seem good on the humongous video sharing platform some of the most divisive of all human interactions happen on YouTube.

Now the question arises on how you can safeguard yourself and your family from the bad and inadequate content and how to block YouTube channels that create the toxic material.

In this article, we’ll go through how you can block YouTube channels and content creators that you consider will have bad effects on your mental health. You will learn:

• Part 1: How to block YouTube channels on a computer (Mac & Windows)
• Part 2: How to block YouTube channels on Mobile Phones (Android & iPhone)
• Part 3: How to block content on YouTube Kids

Part 1: How to block YouTube channels on a computer (Mac & Windows)

Blocking will prevent the user from trolling and bullying you or your channel subscribers. This will effectively prevent them to comment and interact with your video content. However, there is no way for you to prevent the bullies from watching your content you can at least prevent them from damaging your reputation, badmouthing, and inciting your active subscribers.

The process of blocking YouTube channels on a computer system is fairly simple and will only require a minute if you know the name of the user you want to block. Follow the steps below:

• 1. Log in to your YouTube account and look out for the account you want to block.
• 2. When you’re in the account head over to the About section. You can find it in the toolbar beneath the channel art or banner.

• 3. On the right-hand side right under the Stats, you will find a flag icon. Press the icon and it will show a drop-down menu, select Block user.

• 4. You will be prompted to confirm your selection, click Submit to confirm.

Part 2: How to block YouTube channels on Mobile Phones (Android & iPhone)

One can also block YouTube channels on mobile devices in the same manner as you would do it on the desktop computer. It will do the same effect and prevent bullying users from interacting with your content.

• 1. Sign in to your YouTube account on either YouTube’s Android or iPhone app.
• 2. Look around for the account or user you want to block.
• 3. Open a particular account that you intend to block and go to their main account page.

• 4. When you’re on the account page, open the menu at the top-right corner of the screen and tap Block user.

Part 3: Block content on YouTube kids

YouTube Kids is the alternative version of YouTube’s video service dedicated and designed for kids. It’s entirely for children with all the content curated for kids’ education, family-friendly videos, and channels surrounding kid’s liking. The interface features colorful large images, and icons with five categories to explore from.

The app filters all the content allowing only safe content and parental control to watch their children’s online activity. The app prevents commenting and any kind of cyber bullying-related issues. YouTube Kids need to be set up by an adult with singing into the app with their Google credentials. Parents can sign in and block channels or videos they don’t see fit for their children. Let us see how to block YouTube channels on YouTube kids.

• 1. Open the YouTube Kids app and tap on I’m a parent to set up the app.

• 2. Sign in with your preferred Google account.

• 3. Here you’ll see a button Send Parental Consent Email, press it.
• 4. You’ll get an activation code on your email address.
• 5. Come back to the application and enter the code.

Now as you’re signed in as a parent you can block channels and specific content.

I. Block on Home screen

• 1. On the Home screen press the dotted menu next to the video

• 2. In the menu list, you will see Block this video, tap it.
• 3. You’ll be asked to enter the numbers written on the screen or a custom passcode.

II. Block from Watch Page

• 1. On the Watch Page tap the dotted More option at the top right corner of the video.

• 2. Press the Block option.
• 3. A dialog box will appear with two options, Block this video for blocking only this particular video or Block this channel to block the entire channel associated with the video.

• 4. Select any of the two options and then press Block again.
• 5. Enter the numbers you calculate from the presented numbers or a custom passcode.

Conclusion

Every minute more than 300 hours of video content is uploaded on to the YouTube databases while 5 billion videos are watched every day. This only shows the metrics a content creator and a user have to deal with. Content creators need to protect themselves from the unending trolls and scams that hit every other channel and affect its userbase. While kids and sensitive portions of the human population have to maintain a safe distance from damaging and provoking content that circulates on the platform. To safeguard both ends of the platform I made this guide to streamline the process of how to block YouTube channels and videos from affecting your happy life.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Anyone spending any time online recently might have come across something they regard as deplorable. YouTube consumes more than half of the internet’s users with its whopping 2 billion active monthly users. For all that might seem good on the humongous video sharing platform some of the most divisive of all human interactions happen on YouTube.

Now the question arises on how you can safeguard yourself and your family from the bad and inadequate content and how to block YouTube channels that create the toxic material.

In this article, we’ll go through how you can block YouTube channels and content creators that you consider will have bad effects on your mental health. You will learn:

• Part 1: How to block YouTube channels on a computer (Mac & Windows)
• Part 2: How to block YouTube channels on Mobile Phones (Android & iPhone)
• Part 3: How to block content on YouTube Kids

Part 1: How to block YouTube channels on a computer (Mac & Windows)

Blocking will prevent the user from trolling and bullying you or your channel subscribers. This will effectively prevent them to comment and interact with your video content. However, there is no way for you to prevent the bullies from watching your content you can at least prevent them from damaging your reputation, badmouthing, and inciting your active subscribers.

The process of blocking YouTube channels on a computer system is fairly simple and will only require a minute if you know the name of the user you want to block. Follow the steps below:

• 1. Log in to your YouTube account and look out for the account you want to block.
• 2. When you’re in the account head over to the About section. You can find it in the toolbar beneath the channel art or banner.

• 3. On the right-hand side right under the Stats, you will find a flag icon. Press the icon and it will show a drop-down menu, select Block user.

• 4. You will be prompted to confirm your selection, click Submit to confirm.

Part 2: How to block YouTube channels on Mobile Phones (Android & iPhone)

One can also block YouTube channels on mobile devices in the same manner as you would do it on the desktop computer. It will do the same effect and prevent bullying users from interacting with your content.

• 1. Sign in to your YouTube account on either YouTube’s Android or iPhone app.
• 2. Look around for the account or user you want to block.
• 3. Open a particular account that you intend to block and go to their main account page.

• 4. When you’re on the account page, open the menu at the top-right corner of the screen and tap Block user.

Part 3: Block content on YouTube kids

YouTube Kids is the alternative version of YouTube’s video service dedicated and designed for kids. It’s entirely for children with all the content curated for kids’ education, family-friendly videos, and channels surrounding kid’s liking. The interface features colorful large images, and icons with five categories to explore from.

The app filters all the content allowing only safe content and parental control to watch their children’s online activity. The app prevents commenting and any kind of cyber bullying-related issues. YouTube Kids need to be set up by an adult with singing into the app with their Google credentials. Parents can sign in and block channels or videos they don’t see fit for their children. Let us see how to block YouTube channels on YouTube kids.

• 1. Open the YouTube Kids app and tap on I’m a parent to set up the app.

• 2. Sign in with your preferred Google account.

• 3. Here you’ll see a button Send Parental Consent Email, press it.
• 4. You’ll get an activation code on your email address.
• 5. Come back to the application and enter the code.

Now as you’re signed in as a parent you can block channels and specific content.

I. Block on Home screen

• 1. On the Home screen press the dotted menu next to the video

• 2. In the menu list, you will see Block this video, tap it.
• 3. You’ll be asked to enter the numbers written on the screen or a custom passcode.

II. Block from Watch Page

• 1. On the Watch Page tap the dotted More option at the top right corner of the video.

• 2. Press the Block option.
• 3. A dialog box will appear with two options, Block this video for blocking only this particular video or Block this channel to block the entire channel associated with the video.

• 4. Select any of the two options and then press Block again.
• 5. Enter the numbers you calculate from the presented numbers or a custom passcode.

Conclusion

Every minute more than 300 hours of video content is uploaded on to the YouTube databases while 5 billion videos are watched every day. This only shows the metrics a content creator and a user have to deal with. Content creators need to protect themselves from the unending trolls and scams that hit every other channel and affect its userbase. While kids and sensitive portions of the human population have to maintain a safe distance from damaging and provoking content that circulates on the platform. To safeguard both ends of the platform I made this guide to streamline the process of how to block YouTube channels and videos from affecting your happy life.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Captivate Audiences Quickly: Shortcuts for YouTube Trailers with Filmora

Do you want to know how to get more subscribers? Do you want your channel to be popular among those YouTube stars? Ok, we got you!

The most efficient and easy way to do this is by making a YouTube trailer. It will help to attract a new audience and give your channel a more artistic and pleasing approach. Scroll more to get secret tips!

Part 1. What is a YouTube trailer?

A YouTube trailer is a short intro video for your channel. What do you do? What is your content? It is a brief video that helps the new audience understand your channel.

In other words, a YouTube trailer is necessary for your channel. It will give the audience a better understanding of yourself and what to expect from your YouTube channel.

Note: also, the trailer will be visible for non-subscribed viewers who come to your channel for the first time. So as first impressions matter, they need to be creative and engaging.

Part 2. Don’t know where to start?

So you want to create a trailer and need help figuring out where to start? What if there are templates that will help you make your trailer and simplifies your work? Yes! Wondershare Filmora will make your way easy and give you unlimited effects.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Step1 Start with a hook

Your first step will be to find a way to engage your audience so that they will be interested in your channel or content from the very beginning. To do this, follow the below steps and enjoy the next with your audience.

For example

Step1 Ask a question.

Step2 Start with a problem and a solution.

Step3 Use a hypothetical situation with the words like “What if.”

Step4 Open with an exciting fact

Step5 Tell a story without finishing it.

The trick here is to get the viewers’ attention within 5 seconds, so they’re interested in your channel from the beginning. Also, it intrigues them to keep watching.

Step2 Tell a little about yourself

Make a short intro, depending on the content and your presence on the screen. Again, developing a friendly relationship between the viewers and yourself is beneficial.

You can add a quick introduction about yourself and your backstory. It will create a sense of personal attachment to the channel and help you engage better with the audience.

Note: keep in mind to make a short intro. Please don’t spend too much time on it. And remember, it’s all about the audience.

Step3 Show, not just tell

Showing the audience what the channel is about is essential. Therefore, you need to spend some time selecting your best footage and graphics to showcase and illustrate your content.

One of the easiest ways is to use perfect music. So if you want to know how to select the right song, go and look at our new release,the power of music , where we teach you everything you need to know for this.

Step4 Channel values

Here, you should explain to your audience the purpose of your channel and what they can expect from you. At this stage, new potential viewers can get you, whether your goal is to entertain them, teach something specific, or discuss certain topics and how you intend to achieve them.

Determine the style of your video

You can refer to the most popular style in your area. Then, making the possibilities endless, you name it!

• A vlogger video, in which you have to record your daily activities. You can utilize a special occasion or a visit to historical sites or other landscapes of nature.
• A Gamer video, in which you will record your reaction to those chilly horror games or maybe competitive gaming where you can cherish your achievements with your audience.
• Introduce new challenges through your videos.
• Introduce voiceovers over motion captures.
• Storyteller, in which you will tell about fictional and non-fictional moments.

Step5 Schedule

Schedules are vital if you want regularly engaging viewers. The audience will be kept track of your activities and be there as soon as you upload your video. Also, new viewers know when to expect new content from you and commit to your goal, so they know your strategy.

Step6 Call to action

What is a Video CTA? A CTA is an action you want your target audience to do after watching a trailer. And that is to subscribe to your YouTube channel.

Tips for your CTA in your trailer

• Please keep it simple, and do not overdo it. Make sure to keep the trailer under a minute or at least two minutes.
• There is no need to ask them to follow you on other platforms other than YouTube.
• If you feel these platforms will keep your audience on track, then do so.
• Beginners should refrain from doing it.
• Keep it friendly and give them the option to do so.

Best Practice To Create an Ideal Trailer for Your YouTube Channel

All the details have been shared on creating an ideal trailer for your YouTube channel. To make it simple, check out these three takeaways.

• Keep all the information related to your channel in the trailer, and be true to yourself and your content style.
• You do not want to switch from a style so frequently that it will affect your views and subscribers.
• Repetition will kill off the vibe of a good trailer. Do not use recurrent images or clips in your video

Alright! Following the steps mentioned above, you will be able to create a good YouTube trailer that will not only attract more subscribers to your channel. It will also allow them to stay hooked on your new and upcoming content. If you know more tips, share them with us.

Part 2. Don’t know where to start?

So you want to create a trailer and need help figuring out where to start? What if there are templates that will help you make your trailer and simplifies your work? Yes! Wondershare Filmora will make your way easy and give you unlimited effects.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Step1 Start with a hook

Your first step will be to find a way to engage your audience so that they will be interested in your channel or content from the very beginning. To do this, follow the below steps and enjoy the next with your audience.

For example

Step1 Ask a question.

Step2 Start with a problem and a solution.

Step3 Use a hypothetical situation with the words like “What if.”

Step4 Open with an exciting fact

Step5 Tell a story without finishing it.

The trick here is to get the viewers’ attention within 5 seconds, so they’re interested in your channel from the beginning. Also, it intrigues them to keep watching.

Step2 Tell a little about yourself

Make a short intro, depending on the content and your presence on the screen. Again, developing a friendly relationship between the viewers and yourself is beneficial.

You can add a quick introduction about yourself and your backstory. It will create a sense of personal attachment to the channel and help you engage better with the audience.

Note: keep in mind to make a short intro. Please don’t spend too much time on it. And remember, it’s all about the audience.

Step3 Show, not just tell

Showing the audience what the channel is about is essential. Therefore, you need to spend some time selecting your best footage and graphics to showcase and illustrate your content.

One of the easiest ways is to use perfect music. So if you want to know how to select the right song, go and look at our new release,the power of music , where we teach you everything you need to know for this.

Step4 Channel values

Here, you should explain to your audience the purpose of your channel and what they can expect from you. At this stage, new potential viewers can get you, whether your goal is to entertain them, teach something specific, or discuss certain topics and how you intend to achieve them.

Determine the style of your video

You can refer to the most popular style in your area. Then, making the possibilities endless, you name it!

• A vlogger video, in which you have to record your daily activities. You can utilize a special occasion or a visit to historical sites or other landscapes of nature.
• A Gamer video, in which you will record your reaction to those chilly horror games or maybe competitive gaming where you can cherish your achievements with your audience.
• Introduce new challenges through your videos.
• Introduce voiceovers over motion captures.
• Storyteller, in which you will tell about fictional and non-fictional moments.

Step5 Schedule

Schedules are vital if you want regularly engaging viewers. The audience will be kept track of your activities and be there as soon as you upload your video. Also, new viewers know when to expect new content from you and commit to your goal, so they know your strategy.

Step6 Call to action

What is a Video CTA? A CTA is an action you want your target audience to do after watching a trailer. And that is to subscribe to your YouTube channel.

Tips for your CTA in your trailer

• Please keep it simple, and do not overdo it. Make sure to keep the trailer under a minute or at least two minutes.
• There is no need to ask them to follow you on other platforms other than YouTube.
• If you feel these platforms will keep your audience on track, then do so.
• Beginners should refrain from doing it.
• Keep it friendly and give them the option to do so.

Best Practice To Create an Ideal Trailer for Your YouTube Channel

All the details have been shared on creating an ideal trailer for your YouTube channel. To make it simple, check out these three takeaways.

• Keep all the information related to your channel in the trailer, and be true to yourself and your content style.
• You do not want to switch from a style so frequently that it will affect your views and subscribers.
• Repetition will kill off the vibe of a good trailer. Do not use recurrent images or clips in your video

Alright! Following the steps mentioned above, you will be able to create a good YouTube trailer that will not only attract more subscribers to your channel. It will also allow them to stay hooked on your new and upcoming content. If you know more tips, share them with us.

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