Blocking Videos on YouTube: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hey there! Today, I want to share with you a simple, yet effective, method to block videos on YouTube. If you ever find yourself wanting to limit your access or someone else’s access to certain content on this platform, this guide is for you.

First things first, let’s talk about why you might want to block certain videos on YouTube. Maybe you’re a parent and you want to ensure your kids don’t stumble upon inappropriate or unsuitable videos. Or perhaps you’re trying to stay focused and avoid distractions by blocking specific types of content.

Whatever your reason may be, the good news is that blocking videos on YouTube can be done quite easily. And I’m here to walk you through the process step-by-step.

Now, I know you might be thinking, “How can I do this? I’m not a computer whiz!” Don’t worry, my friend. You don’t need any advanced technical skills for this. It’s actually pretty straightforward.

Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Open YouTube

Open up your web browser and navigate to the YouTube website. You can do this by typing “www.youtube.com” into the address bar and hitting enter. Once the page loads, you’ll see the familiar YouTube homepage.

Step 2: Sign In to Your Account

If you’re not already signed in to your YouTube account, go ahead and sign in now. Look for the “Sign In” button at the top-right corner of the page. Enter your email and password, then click on the “Sign In” button.

Step 3: Go to Settings

Once you’re signed in, click on your profile picture or avatar at the top-right corner of the page. A dropdown menu will appear. From this menu, select “Settings”. You will be taken to your account settings page.

Step 4: Navigate to Restricted Mode

On the left-hand side of the page, you will see a menu with various options. Look for and click on the option that says “Restricted Mode”. This mode allows you to filter out potentially mature or inappropriate content.

Step 5: Enable Restricted Mode

You will now see a toggle switch next to the words “Activate Restricted Mode”. Click on this switch to enable Restricted Mode. Once it’s turned on, it will appear blue.

Step 6: Save Your Changes

After enabling Restricted Mode, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Save” button. This will ensure that your changes are applied.

That’s it! You’ve successfully blocked videos on YouTube using the Restricted Mode feature. Now, when you or anyone else uses your YouTube account, certain videos that may be unsuitable will be filtered out.

Please note that while the Restricted Mode feature does its best to filter out inappropriate content, it may not be 100% accurate. It’s always a good idea to monitor your own or your children’s YouTube usage to ensure a safe viewing experience.

I hope this guide has been helpful to you. Now go ahead and enjoy YouTube without worrying about stumbling upon unwanted videos. Happy browsing!

If you’re tired of seeing the same videos over and over again in your recommendations, or if you want to make YouTube safe for your kids, this guide is for you. Let me show you how to prevent video suggestions on YouTube and use Restricted Mode to keep inappropriate content away from your children.

Despite all its advanced features, YouTube still has a way of showing me random videos that I have no interest in watching. Some of them are so low-quality that I can’t understand why anyone would watch them. It seems like the suggestions algorithm takes any search term I use on YouTube or Google and considers it fair game for my viewing habits. Not cool. Luckily, there’s a way to stop them.

If you want to enjoy the millions of child-friendly videos on YouTube while making sure that your little ones aren’t exposed to inappropriate content, you’ll also need to know how to block videos on the platform.

Blocking Videos on YouTube: Take Control of Your Recommendations

Have you ever felt annoyed by the same suggested videos repeatedly popping up on your YouTube page? Well, there are a couple of ways to put an end to that never-ending cycle of annoyance.

The first method involves clearing and pausing your viewing history. By doing this, you prevent the YouTube suggestions algorithm from using your preferences to offer suggestions. If you’re tired of seeing the same recommendations, this should do the trick. However, be prepared for YouTube to mix things up and randomize your suggestions.

1. First, log into your YouTube account and select History.
2. Then, choose the option to Clear all watch history and confirm your choice.
3. After that, select the option to Pause watch history and confirm it.

Once you’ve cleared your history and paused it, using the “not interested” option becomes much more effective.

1. Go to the YouTube home page and check out your suggestions. Now, they should be randomized.
2. Select the three tiny dots located under one of the videos and choose the “not interested” option.
3. If you want to get rid of an entire channel, simply select the gray ‘X’ at the end of the row.

That’s the most effective way to block videos without the need for third-party tools. However, if you’re interested, there’s also a browser addon called Video Blocker that you can learn more about here.

Childproofing YouTube: Keeping Your Kids Safe

More important than removing irrelevant videos from your YouTube home page is protecting your kids from inappropriate content. Luckily, there are ways to make sure they only see what they should.

As a parent, you have two options: YouTube Kids or setting standard YouTube to Restricted Mode.

If you’re using a mobile device, YouTube Kids is the way to go. It’s an app available for Android and iOS that creates a semi-walled garden of child-safe content. However, if you’re using a browser, Restricted Mode is what you need.

YouTube Restricted Mode: Filtering and Blocking Inappropriate Content

Restricted Mode serves as a type of parental control, blocking any mature or inappropriate content on YouTube. While it’s not entirely foolproof, it does a pretty good job.

YouTube evaluates the content based on title, metadata, feedback, age rating, and other filters to help protect your children.

1. To activate Restricted Mode, go to any YouTube page.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
3. Select Restricted Mode. A slider will appear with your options.
4. Choose “On” and hit Save to enable Restricted Mode.

Please note that YouTube Restricted Mode only works on the browser you enable it on, as it sets a cookie. If you use multiple devices or browsers, make sure to enable it on each one to ensure nothing slips through. Once enabled, you may want to lock it down to prevent any curious child from disabling it.

1. Scroll to the bottom of any YouTube page.
2. Select Lock Restricted Mode on this browser.
3. Enter your Google password for added security.

From now on, YouTube Restricted Mode will be locked down on that browser. Unless your child knows or can guess your password, they should be protected from mature content. To regain full access, simply reverse these last two steps.

The option to enable Restricted Mode is also available on YouTube apps. Open the app, select the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, choose General, and scroll down to toggle Restricted Mode on or off. While YouTube Kids is a dedicated app for child-friendly content, Restricted Mode is perfectly suitable for occasional use.

If you have any other clever ways to enhance the YouTube experience, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments below! We’d love to hear your tips and tricks.