Channel Blocker

Allows you to block YouTube™ videos and comments by blacklisting users and/or by using regular expressions.

What is Channel Blocker?

Channel Blocker is a Chrome extension that allows you to block YouTube™ videos and comments by blacklisting users and/or using regular expressions. It supports customisation and does not collect user information. You can also support the development of this tool through Patreon or donations.

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Extension stats

By: timemachine.development

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Users: 100,000+

Rating: 3.70 (612)

Version: 3.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-08-05)

Creation date: 2020-04-27

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
unlimitedStorage
tabs

Size: 85.62K

Email: yt*****@protonmail.com

Ranking

# 2021 ▼ 179

Other rankings

#342 in Social Networking ▼ 1 #1 in channel keyword 28 #22 in development keyword 3 ▼ 1 #87 in block keyword 61 ▼ 2

Other platforms

Channel Blocker (v2.2.4)

4.09 (152) 8,562+

Channel Blocker (v3.0.5)

4.60 (31) 23,310+

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Extension summary

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About this extension

Our Add-on enables the function of blocking anything you'd like. Block separate videos, users or whole channels with only one click! Naturally, the add-on supports regular expressions to ensure you the best customisation possible. And another thing: no user information is collected.

Do you like what we do? Do you want to support us and our work? A subscription on Patreon would help a lot at developing this tool as well as realising our future projects. Do you want to support us even more? Please donate and buy us a drink to stay hydrated (Hydration is important, though!)..

New features:

Fixed duplicate block buttons displayed on comments
We have completely reworked Channel Blocker from scratch.
Channel Blocker is now Open Source find the code here: https://github.com/Time-Machine-Development/Channel-Blocker-Manifest-v3
Channel block now works with the new manifest v3

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Successfully blocks channels for a better YouTube experience.
Users report happiness with blocking specific channels.
Can help obscure unwanted content from search results.

Cons

Frequent issues with blocked channels reappearing.
Inconsistent functionality, especially after updates.
Compatibility problems, particularly with Firefox.

Most mentioned

Channel reappearing after being blocked.
Loss of the blocklist due to updates or UI changes.
Frustration due to lack of communication from developers.

Recent reviews

yuki, 2024-09-17

Enhanced my life! Improved my life quality

Daniel Kang, 2024-09-16

Works well sometimes. Alternative you can use Youtube Master which can block certain channels or videos as well.

J S, 2024-09-16

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Channel Blocker may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.