Whether you blocked someone during a heated argument in a comment section or simply decided to curate your viewing experience, circumstances change. You may have had a change of heart, or perhaps you accidentally blocked a creator you actually enjoy.
Unlike other social media platforms, YouTube makes blocking relatively easy, but unblocking can be surprisingly hidden. This guide walks you through how to reverse the action and what happens when you do.
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This is where the user experience suffers most. Many users block people via the comment section (e.g., hiding a user's comment). how to unblock users on youtube
The YouTube mobile app has a slightly different layout. While you can block someone easily via a comment, unblocking is buried one layer deeper.
Step 1: Open the YouTube App on your iPhone or Android device.
Step 2: Tap your Profile picture (bottom right corner on iPhone; top right on Android, depending on the update). Whether you blocked someone during a heated argument
Step 3: Tap Settings.
Step 4: Tap Community (On Android, you may need to tap "Your data in YouTube" > "YouTube Community settings" first. However, in the most recent unified update, direct "Community" access is common. If you don't see it, go to "Advanced settings").
Step 5: Tap Blocked users.
Step 6: You will see the list of blocked channels. Find the user you want to unblock and tap the Unblock button next to their name.
Step 7: Confirm the action when the pop-up appears.
Pro Tip for Mobile: If you cannot find the "Blocked users" list via Settings, you can also unblock them by finding an old comment. Go to a video where they previously commented (or your comment history), tap their name to go to their channel, tap the three dots (⋮) in the top right, and if they are blocked, the option will say Unblock. This guide walks you through how to reverse
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On a desktop browser, the process is logical but requires deep navigation.