{"id":62144,"date":"2025-05-24T15:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T07:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=62144"},"modified":"2025-05-24T17:18:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T09:18:05","slug":"how-to-block-someone-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-block-someone-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Block Someone on YouTube: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes you may encounter people who may make your experience less enjoyable on YouTube. Whether it\u2019s a spammy comment or content you\u2019d rather not engage with, YouTube provides several ways to block or limit their access to your channel and content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to block someone on YouTube and find different ways to help you protect your experience on YouTube. We\u2019ll cover various methods, from blocking specific users to filtering out unwanted comments or content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Block Someone on YouTube<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are the three ways to block people on YouTube. Step-by-step guides are provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Block Someone via the YouTube Mobile App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Open the YouTube app on your smartphone or tablet and sign in to your YouTube account if you\u2019re not already signed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. Search for the user or YouTube channel that you want to block<\/a> via the search bar. From the search results, find the target user and tap his\/her username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3. After opening the YouTube user\u2019s profile page, tap the three dots icon and select the \u201cHide user from my channel\u201d option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4. In the pop-up window, select \u201cHide user\u201d to block the user from your channel. This will hide existing and future comments from this user on your channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Block Users via the YouTube Desktop Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Open Google Chrome and visit https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/<\/a>. Log in to your YouTube account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. In the search box, search for the username you want to block. Click the user’s channel name or avatar to open his\/her profile page. Alternatively, you can click the user\u2019s name from your video comments section to open their channel page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3. Once you\u2019re on their profile page, click \u201cMore\u201d under the channel name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scroll down to click the \u201cReport user\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4. From the pop-up options, select \u201cHide user from my channel\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A pop-up window will ask you to confirm if you want to block the user. Select \u201cSubmit\u201d to block the person on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Block Someone on YouTube with YouTube Studio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. On your PC, open YouTube<\/a> in your browser. Click the \u201cSign In\u201d button in the top-right corner and log in to your YouTube account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. After logging in, click your profile picture and select \u201cYouTube Studio\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3. On the YouTube Studio<\/a> page, click \u201cSettings\u201d in the left panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4. In the Settings screen, click \u201cCommunity moderation\u201d and click \u201cAutomated filters\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5. Open the YouTube home page in a new tab. Search for the YouTube user you want to block. Copy the URL of his\/her YouTube page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6. Return to the YouTube Studio Settings page. Scroll down to find \u201cHidden users\u201d under \u201cAutomated Filters\u201d. Paste the channel URL you copied in Step 5 under the \u201cHidden users\u201d box. Select the channel name from the list to add it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 7. Click the Save button to save the settings to block the person on YouTube. This YouTube user will not be able to engage with your YouTube videos anymore in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: How to Start a YouTube Channel: Full Guide for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Block Comments from Specific Users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to block someone entirely but want to prevent their comments from appearing on your videos, YouTube also allows you to hide comments from specific users. Check the detailed steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Go to the Video\u2019s Comment Section<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a video on which the person has commented. Go to the comments section to find the specific comment you want to hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. Click the Three Dots on the Comment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next to the user\u2019s comment, you\u2019ll see three vertical dots. Click the three dots, and you\u2019ll see an option “Hide user from my channel”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3. Hide the User\u2019s Comments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the “Hide user from my channel” option. This will prevent that user\u2019s future comments from appearing on your videos. However, the user won\u2019t be notified that they\u2019ve been hidden, and they can continue to comment on your videos (though you won\u2019t see it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: [Top 10] Most Subscribed YouTube Channels in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using YouTube\u2019s Comment Moderation Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want more control over the types of comments appearing on your videos, YouTube provides some additional tools to help you filter out unwanted comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enable Comment Moderation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can enable comment moderation through YouTube Studio. This lets you review comments before they appear publicly on your videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the \u201cBlocked Words\u201d List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

YouTube allows you to add specific words to a blocked list. Any comments containing these words will automatically be flagged for review or removed entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activate the \u201cHeld for Review\u201d Option<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also choose to have comments from users who don\u2019t subscribe to your channel or who haven\u2019t been active for a while held for review. This ensures that only comments from verified or active users appear under your videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Enable Comment Moderation on YouTube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Sign in to YouTube Studio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open YouTube Studio in your browser and log in with your YouTube account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. Go to Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n