YouTube Channel Blocker

Name: YouTube Channel Blocker
Rating: 4 (16 reviews)
Author: Ramon Pouso

Block unwanted YouTube channels, shorts, and keywords. Hide/show block buttons for cleaner experience.

As of June 2026, YouTube Channel Blocker has 1,000 users and a 4.00/5 rating from 16 reviews in the Developer Tools category.

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Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+56.7%

1.0K

1,000

Rating−1.7%

4.00

16 reviews

Reviews+6.7%

Version

1.2.0

Manifest V3

90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.

History

8 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	638	4.07	15	1.1.4
Apr 19, 2026	665	4.07	15	1.1.4
Apr 26, 2026	693	4.00	16	1.2.0
May 3, 2026	703	4.00	16	1.2.0
May 9, 2026	744	4.00	16	1.2.0
May 14, 2026	728	4.00	16	1.2.0
May 20, 2026	731	4.00	16	1.2.0
May 27, 2026	721	4.00	16	1.2.0
Now	1.0K	4.00	16	1.2.0

Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: *://*.youtube.com/*

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About

🚫 YouTube Channel Blocker - Take Control of Your YouTube Experience

Tired of unwanted content cluttering your YouTube feed? YouTube Channel Blocker gives you complete control over what you see on YouTube with powerful filtering tools and an intuitive interface.

✨ KEY FEATURES

🎯 Channel Blocking
• One-click block buttons on every video
• Manually add channels by name or @handle
• Instantly hide all content from blocked channels
• Block list with timestamps and easy management

🎬 YouTube Shorts Control
• Toggle to hide ALL YouTube Shorts with one click
• Clean up your feed from short-form content
• Works across all YouTube pages

🔍 Keyword Filtering
• Block videos by title keywords
• Quick presets: News, Politics, Drama, Gossip, Negative content, Clickbait, Fear-mongering
• Add custom keywords for personalized filtering
• Smart word-boundary matching to avoid false positives

⚙️ Advanced Controls
• Disable/Enable YouTube autoplay
• Hide block buttons for a cleaner interface
• Import/Export your settings and block lists
• Real-time filtering as you browse

💾 Data Management
• Export your blocked channels and settings as JSON
• Import settings to sync across devices or restore backups
• All data stored locally - your privacy is protected

🎨 Clean, Modern Interface
• Beautiful gradient design
• Smooth animations and transitions
• Intuitive popup for quick access
• Responsive design that works on all screen sizes

📊 Smart Features
• Automatic detection of new content
• Persistent blocking across page navigation
• Efficient performance with minimal resource usage
• Works on all YouTube pages: Home, Search, Subscriptions, Trending

🔒 Privacy First
• No data collection
• No external servers
• All processing happens locally
• Open source and transparent

🆕 What's New in Version 1.1.4
• Performance improvements and code optimization
• Faster loading times
• Enhanced stability
• Bug fixes and refinements

Perfect for users who want to:
✓ Avoid specific content creators
✓ Filter out clickbait and sensational content
✓ Block YouTube Shorts
✓ Create a personalized, distraction-free YouTube experience
✓ Control autoplay behavior
✓ Maintain focus on content that matters to you

Take back control of your YouTube feed today! Install YouTube Channel Blocker and enjoy a cleaner, more personalized viewing experience.

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💡 How to Use:
1. Install the extension
2. Browse YouTube as normal
3. Click "BLOCK" buttons on videos you want to hide
4. Or manually add channels in the extension popup
5. Use keyword filters for advanced content blocking
6. Toggle Shorts blocking and autoplay control as needed

🛠️ Support & Feedback:
Having issues or suggestions? I'm here to help! Your feedback helps me improve the extension.

⭐ If you find this extension helpful, please leave a review and share it with others who might benefit!