Block a subscriber directly from your channel
You can block a specific subscriber so they cannot see your videos, comment on them, or interact with your channel in any way. When you block someone, YouTube removes their subscription to your channel, hides your uploads from their recommendations, and prevents them from messaging you through YouTube's messaging system.
The fastest way is to go to your channel's Community tab, find the subscriber's name or comment, and use the block option right there. If you do not see a Community tab, your channel may not have access to it yet — YouTube rolls this feature out gradually to channels with 1,000 or more subscribers.
You can also block someone from their channel page or from a comment they left on one of your videos. The steps are the same regardless of where you start: find their name, tap or click the three-dot menu next to it, and select "Block user".
Key Takeaways
- Blocking a subscriber removes their subscription, hides your videos from their feed, and stops them from commenting or messaging you.
- You can block someone from your Community tab, from their channel page, or from any comment they leave on your videos.
- The person you block will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they will notice they cannot see your channel or subscribe.
- You can unblock someone at any time by going to your channel settings, finding your blocked users list, and removing their name.
Block someone from your Community tab
Open YouTube Studio on a computer or the YouTube app on your phone. On a computer, click the three horizontal lines in the top left, then click "Community". On your phone, tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right, then tap "Community".
Scroll through the comments and posts until you find the person you want to block. Next to their name or comment, you will see three vertical dots (on a computer) or a three-dot menu (on your phone). Tap or click those dots.
A menu will appear with options. Select "Block user". YouTube will ask you to confirm — click or tap "Block" again. The subscriber is now blocked and their subscription to your channel has been removed.
Block someone from their channel page
Go to the channel page of the person you want to block. You can find this by clicking their name or profile picture anywhere on YouTube — in a comment, in your subscriber list, or in your messages.
Once you are on their channel page, look for the three vertical dots in the top right corner (on a computer) or the three-dot menu (on your phone). Tap or click it, then select "Block user". Confirm the action when YouTube asks.
Block someone from a comment they left
If someone has left a comment on one of your videos that you want to block them for, you do not have to go to their channel. You can block them directly from the comment.
Find the comment on your video. Next to the commenter's name, you will see three vertical dots (computer) or a three-dot menu (phone). Click or tap it, then select "Block user". The comment will remain visible on your video, but that person cannot comment again or interact with your channel.
View and manage your blocked users list
You can see everyone you have blocked and unblock them if you change your mind. On a computer, go to YouTube Studio, click the three horizontal lines, then click "Settings". Click "Community" in the left menu, then scroll down to "Blocked users".
On your phone, open YouTube Studio, tap your profile picture in the top right, tap "Settings", then tap "Community". Scroll down to "Blocked users".
You will see a list of everyone you have blocked. Next to each name, click or tap "Unblock" if you want to remove them from your blocked list. They will be able to subscribe to your channel again and see your videos in their recommendations.
What happens when you block someone
When you block a subscriber, several things happen automatically. Their subscription to your channel is cancelled, so your new videos will not appear in their subscription feed. Your channel will not show up in their recommendations or search results. They cannot comment on your videos, and any comments they left before being blocked will remain visible but they cannot reply to responses.
The blocked person cannot send you direct messages through YouTube. If they try to visit your channel page directly by typing the URL, they will see a message saying the channel is not available. They will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they will quickly realize something is wrong when they cannot find your channel or subscribe.
Blocking is different from removing a subscriber without blocking them. If you simply remove a subscriber without blocking, they can still see your videos and subscribe again. Blocking is permanent until you unblock them.
Blocking does not hide past interactions
If the person you are blocking has already commented on your videos or sent you messages, those interactions remain in your system. You can delete their comments manually if you want them removed from your videos. Go to each video, click the comment section, find their comment, and click the trash icon to delete it.
Messages from blocked users will stay in your message inbox, but they cannot send you new messages. You can delete old messages if you want to clear them out. Blocking only stops future contact and interaction — it does not erase the past.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I blocked them?
They will not get a notification saying you blocked them, but they will figure it out when they cannot find your channel, cannot subscribe, or see a message saying the channel is unavailable. There is no way to block someone secretly on YouTube.
Can I block someone without removing their subscription?
No. Blocking automatically removes their subscription to your channel. If you want to remove a subscriber without blocking them, you have to do that separately from your subscriber list, and they will still be able to find and subscribe to your channel again.
What if someone keeps trying to contact me after I block them?
Blocked users cannot send you direct messages or comment on your videos. If they create a new account and try again, you can block the new account as well. If the harassment continues, you can report them to YouTube for violating the Community Guidelines.
Can I block someone on mobile if I do not have YouTube Studio?
Yes. You can block someone from any comment they leave, from their channel page, or from your Community tab using the YouTube app on your phone. You do not need YouTube Studio to block someone — you only need it to view your full blocked users list.
If I unblock someone, will they automatically resubscribe?
No. Unblocking removes them from your blocked list, but it does not automatically resubscribe them to your channel. They will have to manually subscribe again if they want to see your videos in their feed.