YTBlock - Block any content from YouTube™

Block videos, comments, channels and much more!

YTBlock - Block Content on YouTube™ Easily

YTBlock - Block any content from YouTube™ is a powerful Chrome extension that allows users to block specific content on YouTube™. With features like blacklisting words, blocking channels, videos, comments, and playlists, this tool gives you control over your YouTube experience. You can block various content types including shorts, live streams, and age-restricted videos. Additional functionalities such as password protection ensure your preferences are secure, making YTBlock a must-have for personalized viewing.
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Extension stats

By: edoan
Users: 30,000+
Version: 5.10.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-14)
Creation date: 2020-12-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • unlimitedStorage
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 862.21K

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Extension summary

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With this extension you can block any type of content in Youtube™.

✨ Features: • Blacklist words and phrases (regex supported). • Block channels, videos, comments, posts, and playlists. • Block videos by title, categories*, tags*, description*, duration, link, ID, views*, date* and published time*. • Block shorts, live, premiere, and age-restricted videos. • Block channels and whitelist channels. • Block comments and posts by their content or by channel. • Block playlists by channel, title, and even mix playlists. • Toggleable block overlays. • Password protection. • Many more!

⚠️* Note: A Google API key is necessary to get information that are not visible in the YouTube™ page about videos and channels, such as tags, categories and descriptions. Within the extension there's instructions on how to get one.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effectively blocks unwanted content when it works
  • Allows users to escape clickbait and undesired channels
  • Users appreciate the ability to fill out multiple keywords for blocking
  • Helps avoid spoilers for specific content
Cons
  • Often does not work consistently, especially with channels and playlists
  • Slows down browsing on YouTube
  • Blocked channels sometimes still appear in recommendations
  • Issues with the extension icon naming and user interface
  • Fails to block specific features like YouTube Mixes
Most mentioned
  • Not working consistently
  • Slowing down browsing experience
  • Blocked channels and content still appearing
  • Effectiveness when properly functioning
  • Desire for improved user interface and features
User reviews
Can this extension undo the decision of you blocking videos?
by Jackson Gilmore, 2024-12-17


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by Zogguko, 2024-12-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YTBlock - Block any content from YouTube™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YTBlock - Block any content from YouTube™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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