YouTube 'Don't recommend channel' or 'Block user' not working as videos still appear in recommendations, issue being looked into

YouTube is one of the most popular streaming platforms catering to the needs of millions of users. One can easily share videos with the world by creating a channel on the platform.

However, some of the uploaded content may not be liked by everyone. And, this time, users are experiencing difficulties in blocking unwanted or annoying content.

According to reports (1,2,3,4,5,6,7), multiple YouTube users are facing an issue where they are seeing blocked channels on there recommendations.

The issue has been persistent for the past few weeks and affects users across multiple platforms. Those affected have taken to social media to express their views.

One of those affected says that even after blocking some annoying channels, they still get them in their recommendations list.

Another user also claims to be seeing the channels in search results after having blocked them on the YouTube app for Android.

Why is @YouTube block not working. I blocked several channels there but they are still appearing on my recommendations. Why?
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What’s the point of blocking a @YouTube channel if that channel still shows up in your search results
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Some have even questioned the point of having the future available on the platform.

Fortunately, the YouTube support team on Twitter has officially responded to this matter and has stated that they are looking into it. Although, no official ETA for the bug fix has been provided.

However, the troubles of YouTube users don’t end up here.

Some users (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9), also allege that the ‘dont recommend this channel’ option does not work properly. And understandably they are frustrated and annoyed.

One user complains that no matter how many times they would click on the ‘Don’t recommend channel’ option, the suggestions still pop up.

Another user says that as soon as they refresh the YouTube homepage, the annoying channels show up.

Don’t recommend channel” is still recommending videos from any channels I say not to recommend.
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Why does Youtube have a “don’t recommend channel” option if they recommend it anyways?
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Those affected are requesting YouTube to fix these issues as soon as possible.

Having said that, we’ll keep tabs on the issue where the Don’t recommend channel or Block user features are not working on YouTube and update this article as we come across any new info.

Note: We have more such stories in our dedicated YouTube section so be sure to follow them as well.

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