How to remove a channel from your subscriptions

To delete a subscription on YouTube, find the channel name in your Subscriptions tab, click the bell icon next to it, and select Unsubscribe. The channel will disappear from your list when ready. You can do this on the YouTube website, the mobile app, or through YouTube TV if you use that service.

The process takes about five seconds once you locate the channel. YouTube does not ask you to confirm or explain why you are unsubscribing — the moment you click Unsubscribe, the subscription ends. You will stop receiving notifications from that channel, and it will no longer appear in your Subscriptions feed.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your Subscriptions tab, find the channel you want to remove, and click the bell icon next to the channel name to unsubscribe.
  • Unsubscribing removes the channel from your list right away and stops all notifications from that creator.
  • You can unsubscribe from the YouTube website, the YouTube mobile app, or YouTube TV using the same method.
  • Unsubscribing does not delete your watch history or any videos you have saved — it only removes the channel from your active subscriptions.
  • You can resubscribe to the same channel at any time by visiting the channel page and clicking Subscribe.

Unsubscribe on the YouTube website

Log into YouTube on your computer and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Subscriptions from the menu. You will see a list of all the channels you follow.

Find the channel you want to remove. Hover your mouse over the channel name or thumbnail, and a bell icon will appear. Click the bell icon, and a dropdown menu will show. Select Unsubscribe. The channel will disappear from your Subscriptions list within seconds.

If you want to unsubscribe from multiple channels at once, you can repeat this process for each one. There is no bulk unsubscribe feature on YouTube, so you will need to do them one at a time.

Unsubscribe on the YouTube mobile app

Open the YouTube app on your phone or tablet and tap the Subscriptions tab at the bottom of the screen (on Android) or in the menu (on iPhone). You will see all your subscribed channels.

Find the channel you want to remove and tap it. On the channel page, tap the bell icon with a slash through it (or the Subscribe button if it shows). A menu will appear asking you to confirm. Tap Unsubscribe.

Alternatively, you can long-press (hold down) on a channel name in your Subscriptions list. A menu will pop up with the option to unsubscribe. This method is faster if you are removing several channels in a row.

What happens after you unsubscribe

Once you unsubscribe, the channel no longer sends you notifications. You will not see new uploads from that creator in your Home feed or Subscriptions tab. However, unsubscribing does not erase your history — you can still watch videos from that channel if you search for them or find them another way.

Your watch history, saved playlists, and any videos you have marked as "Watch Later" remain unchanged. Unsubscribing only removes the channel from your active subscriptions list. If you change your mind, you can visit the channel page at any time and click Subscribe to follow them again.

Unsubscribe from YouTube TV

If you use YouTube TV (the live television service), you can manage subscriptions through the YouTube TV app or website. Open YouTube TV, go to your profile, and select Subscriptions. Find the channel and click the bell icon to unsubscribe.

YouTube TV subscriptions work the same way as regular YouTube subscriptions — unsubscribing stops notifications and removes the channel from your feed. The process is identical whether you are using the YouTube TV app on a streaming device, phone, or the web.

Manage notification settings instead of unsubscribing

If you want to keep a subscription but stop getting notifications, you do not have to unsubscribe. Click the bell icon next to the channel name and choose None or Personalized instead of Unsubscribe. This keeps the channel in your Subscriptions list but turns off alerts.

This option is useful if you like a channel but do not want constant notifications. You can still see their new videos in your Subscriptions feed — you just will not get a pop-up or email telling you they posted. You can change this setting back at any time by clicking the bell icon again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does unsubscribing delete my watch history from that channel?

No. Unsubscribing only removes the channel from your Subscriptions list and stops notifications. All videos you have watched from that channel stay in your watch history. You can still search for and watch their videos whenever you want.

Can I unsubscribe from multiple channels at once?

YouTube does not have a bulk unsubscribe feature. You must unsubscribe from each channel individually. On the mobile app, you can speed this up by long-pressing channel names to unsubscribe quickly without opening each one.

What if I unsubscribe by accident?

You can resubscribe when ready by visiting the channel page and clicking the Subscribe button. YouTube does not have an undo button, but resubscribing takes just a few seconds. You will start receiving notifications from that channel again.

Will the channel know I unsubscribed?

No. Creators can see their total subscriber count, but they cannot see which individual people unsubscribe. Your unsubscribe is private and does not notify the channel owner in any way.

Can I hide a channel without unsubscribing?

Yes. Instead of unsubscribing, click the bell icon next to the channel name and select None. This keeps you subscribed but stops all notifications. The channel will still appear in your Subscriptions list if you search for it, but you will not see their videos in your feed.