How to Block Bad Videos on YouTube: A Quick Guide

Introduction

How to Block Bad Videos on YouTube: A Quick Guide

The purpose of this blog is to show readers how to block bad videos on YouTube. The process is quick and easy, and can be done on various devices including the YouTube app on iPhone, as well as Android and computer. By following these steps, you can ensure that you don’t see videos from specific users or channels that you don’t like. Additionally, you can enable the restricted mode to hide potentially mature or inappropriate content. It is important to note that the restricted mode only applies to the YouTube app on the device you are using, so you will need to enable it on each device you want to restrict content for. To learn more about how to block bad videos on YouTube, you can visit our blog here.

Blocking Videos from Specific Users or Channels

If there are specific users or channels on YouTube that you don’t want to see videos from, you can easily block them. Here’s how:

1. Open the YouTube app on your device. You can also follow these steps on Android or a computer by visiting youtube.com.
2. When you come across a video from the user or channel you want to block, tap the three dots icon located next to the video.
3. From the menu that appears, select “Don’t recommend this Channel” at the bottom. This action will prevent videos from that user or channel from appearing on your home screen or feed.

However, it’s important to note that even after blocking, these videos may still appear if you search for them directly. To further restrict content, you can enable the restricted mode. Here’s how:

1. Tap on your profile picture at the bottom right corner of the YouTube app.
2. Tap on the gear icon at the top right corner to access the settings.
3. Under “Parent settings,” tap on “General.”
4. Scroll down and you’ll find “Restricted mode.”
5. Toggle the switch to enable it. Restricted mode helps hide potentially mature or inappropriate content.

It’s important to remember that the restricted mode only applies to the YouTube app on the device you are using. To ensure consistency, you’ll need to enable it on all devices where you want to restrict content.

By following these steps, you can have better control over the videos you see on YouTube, making your experience more personalized and enjoyable.

Enabling Restricted Mode

If you want to further restrict potentially mature or inappropriate videos on YouTube, you can enable the restricted mode. Here’s how:

1. Tap on your profile picture, located at the bottom right of the YouTube app.
2. Next, tap on the gear icon at the top right corner to access the settings.
3. Under “Parent settings,” tap on “General.”
4. Scroll down until you find the “Restricted mode” option.

Enabling restricted mode helps hide videos that may not be suitable for all viewers. It acts as an additional filter to ensure a safer viewing experience. However, it’s important to note that no filter is 100% accurate, so it’s always a good idea to monitor the content your children are watching.

It’s also important to remember that the restricted mode only applies to the specific YouTube app on the device you are using. If someone accesses YouTube on another device, you will need to enable restricted mode on that device as well to ensure consistent content restrictions.

By following these steps, you can take control over the types of videos that are shown on YouTube, creating a safer and more appropriate viewing environment.

Wrap-up and Call to Action

Now that you know how to block bad videos on YouTube, let’s summarize the key points covered in this blog:

• Blocking specific users or channels: You can easily block videos from specific users or channels by tapping the three dots next to the video and selecting “Don’t recommend this Channel.”
• Enabling restricted mode: You can further restrict potentially mature or inappropriate content by enabling the restricted mode in your YouTube settings.
• Remember to apply settings on all devices: The restricted mode only applies to the YouTube app on the device you are using, so make sure to enable it on each device where you want to restrict content.

To ensure a safer and more personalized YouTube experience, it is recommended that you apply these settings on all your devices to restrict unwanted content.

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FAQ

Q: Does blocking a channel on YouTube also block their comments?

A: No, blocking a channel only prevents their videos from appearing in your feed; comments are not affected.

Q: Will restricted mode completely filter out all inappropriate content?

A: While restricted mode helps filter out mature or inappropriate videos, it is not 100% accurate.

Q: Can restricted mode be applied to multiple devices with one setting?

A: No, restricted mode needs to be enabled individually on each device.