Channel Blocker

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)
Version: 3.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-08-05)
Version code: 3.0.5
Creation date: 2021-11-18
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
Size: 77.10K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Channel Blocker (v3.0.5)
3.66 (662) 100,000
Not available on Android
Channel Blocker (v2.2.4)
4.05 (160) 9,083
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
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
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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.

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