Allows you to block YouTube™ videos and comments by blacklisting users and/or by using regular expressions.
Channel Blocker - Block Unwanted YouTube Content
"Channel Blocker" is an Edge add-on that empowers users to customize their YouTube viewing by blocking undesired videos, users, channels or comments. It supports regular expressions for thorough customization. The add-on requires permissions for data access on YouTube, browser tabs access, and client-side data storage—all to provide optimal functionality without collecting any user information.
Add-on stats
Rating: 4.60
(36)
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- tabs
Size: 77.10K
URLs: Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
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User reviews
Pros
- Very effective at blocking unwanted channels and comments
- Simple and user-friendly interface
- Helps in filtering out spammers and irrelevant content
- Allows blocking of specific keywords and channels easily
- Works well across multiple browsers, including Edge and Brave
Cons
- Does not work properly in some versions of Edge
- Can block channels too aggressively, affecting unrelated content
- May slow down YouTube search results if many channels are blocked
- Blocked channels still appear in certain sections like History and Home tab
- Issues with accidental blocking due to 'miss clicks'
Most mentioned
- Effectiveness in blocking channels and comments
- User interface and ease of use
- Problems with functionality in some Edge versions
- Concerns about over-blocking unrelated content
- Performance issues with loading search results
User reviews
This does NOT work in anyway, shape or fashion, in
Microsoft Edge Version 132.0.2957.115 (Official build) (64-bit)
It's absolutely RUBBISH.
by Matt, 2025-01-25
Big thanks for this :) great extension
by Tim, 2024-11-11
Works wonderfully. This is basically a must have, it works very well to block out spammers, religion converter spammers, inappropriate offensive comments, and general waste of time ones. I have probably blocked about 200 channels by now, I also use it to help with blocking spoilers. 👍
by Marvyn, 2024-10-24
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Channel Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Channel Blocker. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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