How To Unblock Users On Youtube May 2026

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).

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. how to unblock users on youtube

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.

The mobile app interface is more streamlined, which unfortunately means the "Blocked Users List" is harder to find. You usually have to search for the specific channel to unblock them. The YouTube mobile app has a slightly different layout

Option A: If you know their channel name

Option B: If you don't remember their name If you cannot remember the user’s name, the mobile app makes this difficult. You will need to:

Note: steps vary slightly between desktop and mobile apps, but the principles are the same. Option B: If you don't remember their name

Alternate route (channel page):

Mobile app (YouTube Studio app):