A browser extension that fast-forwards long pauses between sentences, including while watching lectures.
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Filter YouTube videos and comments by titles, channels, IDs, users, or comment text with this browser extension.
About BlockTube
BlockTube is a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that filters unwanted videos, channels, and comments on YouTube. The project is open source under GPLv3 and also supports m.youtube.com in Firefox for Android and Kiwi Browser.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Block videos by title, channel name, channel ID, or video ID
- Block entire channels
- Block comments by user or comment text
- Supports keywords and raw regular expressions
- Block videos from YouTube context menus
- Hide and block the Trending section
- Password-protect extension options
- Apply filters before any DOM rendering
Best for: People who want to block specific videos, channels, or commenters on YouTube.
Watch out for
- Bypass prevention is listed as a TODO item.
- A user-friendly options UI is listed as future work.
BlockTube at a glance
- Website
- github.com/amitbl/blocktube
- Category
- Social & Communities › YouTube Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension, Android
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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BlockTube FAQ
How do I choose between a channel name and a channel ID?
Channel names are not unique and can change. A channel ID is unique and stays the same, so use the ID to block one specific channel. Use a channel name to block multiple channels with similar names.
What happens when I open a blocked channel?
BlockTube redirects you to the YouTube homepage.
What happens when I open a blocked video?
You can choose to block the entire page with a custom message or automatically redirect to the next video.
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