BlockTube is a popular open-source browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that allows you to block specific content on YouTube including videos, entire channels, and comments. Unlike YouTube’s native “Don’t recommend” feature, BlockTube can completely hide content from search results and feeds. How to Set Up BlockTube for Chrome
Install the Extension: Go to the BlockTube page on the Chrome Web Store and click Add to Chrome.
Access Settings: Click the extension icon (usually a puzzle piece or the BlockTube logo) in your browser’s toolbar to open the options page.
Add Filters: In the extension settings, you can paste the following into their respective fields:
Channel Name or ID: To hide every video from a specific creator.
Video Title/Keywords: To block videos containing certain words (e.g., spoilers). Video ID: To block a single, specific video.
Save and Apply: BlockTube filters before the page renders, meaning blocked content will never appear on your screen. Key Features
Context Menus: Right-click on a video or channel name directly on YouTube to block it instantly.
Content Filtering: Block comments by specific users or by keywords.
Video Criteria: Filter content based on video duration, YouTube Shorts, or auto-generated playlists.
Advanced Controls: Supports Regex for complex filtering and offers password protection to prevent others from changing your blocklist.
Privacy-Focused: It does not use trackers and stores all configurations locally on your computer. Usage Tips
Channel IDs: If blocking by name doesn’t work (due to similar names), use the unique Channel ID found in the channel’s URL.
Removing Blocks: To unblock content, simply return to the BlockTube settings page and delete the entry from your list. BlockTube – Chrome Web Store
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