You can block someone’s channel if you no longer want to see their messages on live chat, in comments, or receive their mentions. The channel you blocked will no longer see your messages on live chat, in comments, or receive your mentions. Note that if you have a channel, you’ll still be able to see their comments and live chats on your channel.
Note: Any viewer or creator can block someone to stop seeing their messages on live chat, comments, or stop receiving their mentions. Creators and moderators can hide viewers from their channel in YouTube Studio, from a comment a viewer left, or by moderating live chat.
How to block someone on live chat
Block someone on live chat
You need to be signed in to the YouTube app to block people during a live chat.
- During a live, tap the message of the viewer you want to block.
- Tap Block from the pop-up message.
Block someone from a mention notification
- Sign in to the YouTube app.
- In the top right corner of the Home screen, tap Notifications
.
- Tap Mentions.
- Next to the mention notification of the person you want to block, tap More
.
- Tap Block this user.
- A pop-up will appear, tap Block.
Unblock someone
- Go to myaccount.google.com/blocklist.
- Tap
next to the person you want to unblock.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I hide users from my channel?
You can hide particular viewers from the rest of your channel's audience. Hiding someone means their comments won't show on your channel. Learn how to hide a user.
How to block or unblock people’s accounts?
To avoid unwanted interactions, you can block other users. When you block someone on YouTube, that person's account is blocked in other Google products. Learn how to block or unblock people's accounts.
How can I moderate my live chat?
You can tailor your Live stream experience and engage with your audience by moderating your live chat. YouTube provides the tools to ensure your and your viewers' safety. Learn how to moderate live chat.
Can I use parental control to block content and channels?
There are several ways that you can manage these controls. YouTube Kids offers a safer and simpler experience for children. Learn about parental controls for YouTube Kids profile.
How can I manage my recommendations and search results?
There are several ways to influence your YouTube recommendations and search results. Manage your recommendations and search results.