Block YouTube channels with optimized performance and fullscreen scroll prevention
Block YouTube channels and hide their videos across all pages with visual gold-border indicators. Features optimized performance, fullscreen scroll prevention, and import/export functionality for managing your blocklist.
Perfect for filtering out channels like CNN, MSNBC, or any unwanted content creators.
🎯 One-Click Blocking
→ Block channels directly from any video
🟡 Visual Indicators
→ Gold borders and badges mark blocked content
🎬 Fullscreen Protection
→ Prevents scrolling and UI overlays in fullscreen mode
🖱️ Draggable Controls
→ Movable toggle button stays out of your way
💾 Import/Export
→ Share blocklists across browsers or devices
📺 Channel Page Blocking
→ Block directly from channel pages
✅ Avoiding unwanted content creators
→ Block fake news channels, spam, or annoying creators
✅ Cleaning up your homepage
→ Remove unwanted recommendations permanently
✅ Maintaining focus during fullscreen
→ No interruptions or accidental scrolls
✅ Managing large blocklists
→ Import/export across devices
Scans all video types:
🟡 Gold borders
→ Blocked video thumbnails get distinctive gold borders
✓ Blocked badges
→ Yellow badges show block status clearly
🚫 Block buttons
→ Every video has quick-action block button
🚫 Prevents accidental scrolling
→ No more losing your place during playback
🎨 Hides YouTube UI overlays
→ Clean, distraction-free viewing
👻 Auto-hides blocker controls
→ Interface disappears in fullscreen
🔄 Restores controls
→ Everything returns when exiting fullscreen
From Video Pages:
From Channel Pages:
Open Management Panel:
Unblock Channels:
Clear All:
📤 Export Your Blocklist:
📥 Import Blocklist:
⚡ Performance Optimized
→ Batched processing prevents lag on long pages
🎬 Fullscreen Protection
→ Enjoy distraction-free viewing
💾 Persistent Memory
→ Blocklist saved automatically
🌐 Universal Coverage
→ Works on all YouTube pages
🔄 Reversible
→ One-click unblock anytime
🔒 Privacy Friendly
→ All data stored locally in your browser
YouTube's algorithm surfaces unwanted channels repeatedly. The native "Don't recommend" feature:
One-click permanent blocking with:
👥 Content Curators
→ Users actively managing their YouTube experience
👨👩👧 Parents
→ Managing content visibility for family viewing
🚫 Specific Avoidance
→ Anyone avoiding fake news channels like CNN, MSNBC, or specific creators
💪 Power Users
→ People with extensive blocklists (100+ channels)
📱 Multi-Device Users
→ Those who want consistent blocking across devices
Block unwanted YouTube channels permanently with visual indicators, fullscreen protection, and portable blocklists.
🌐 Compatible With: Chrome, Firefox, Edge (Tampermonkey)
📺 Website: youtube.com
📦 Version: 6 (Latest - Smooth Dragging)
⚡ Performance: Optimized with batching and caching
💾 Storage: Local browser storage via Tampermonkey
🔄 Updates: Automatic via Greasy Fork
v6 (Current) - Smooth Dragging
v5 - Fullscreen Enhancement
v4 and Earlier
🎯 Detection Speed: Instant on page load
⚡ Processing: 1500ms interval for new content
💾 Cache System: WeakMap prevents duplicate processing
🔄 Batch Processing: Handles 100+ videos smoothly
🐛 Bug Reports:
💡 Feature Requests:
⭐ Reviews:
🎯 Block Early:
Block channels as soon as you see them to keep your feed clean
💾 Export Regularly:
Backup your blocklist monthly or before browser updates
🔄 Share Lists:
Create community blocklists for common spam channels
📱 Sync Across Devices:
Export from one device, import on another for consistency
🎨 Use Visual Cues:
Gold borders help you learn which channels to avoid naturally
Thank you for using YouTube Channel Blocker!
Take control of your YouTube experience and enjoy content on your terms.
Happy viewing! 🎬✨
Last Updated: November 2025
Version: 6
Compatible with: Tampermonkey on all major browsers
