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Last Updated: March 4, 2026 Fact Checked

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 259,696 times. Learn more...

This wikiHow teaches you how to manage the channels you're subscribed to on YouTube. You can view your subscriptions on the Subscriptions tab in the YouTube mobile app and your web browser, then easily delete the YouTube channels you don't want to subscribe to. You can even manage channel subscriptions using the YouTube app on your TV or streaming device.

Manage & Delete YouTube Subscriptions: Quick Steps

  • Mobile app: Tap the Subscriptions tab, then tap All at the top right to see your subscriptions. To delete a subscription, tap the bell on a channel, then tap Unsubscribe.
  • Computer: Click Subscriptions in the left menu, then All subscriptions. Click the Subscribed button and select Unsubscribe.
  • Smart TV or streaming device: Select Subscriptions in the left panel, select a channel, then select Visit channel. Select Subscribed and then Unsubscribe.

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Using a Phone or Tablet

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  1. Step 1 Tap the Subscriptions tab. 1 Tap the Subscriptions tab. Look for the icon of a stack of rectangles with a white triangle in the middle. You'll find it at the bottom of the screen.
    • The process for managing your subscriptions is identical for the iPhone and Android YouTube apps.
  2. Step 2 Tap All in the upper-right corner. 2 Tap All in the upper-right corner. It's the blue text to the right of the channel icons at the top of the screen. This displays a list of all of your active YouTube subscriptions. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Tap the bell icon next to a channel. 3 Tap the bell icon next to a channel. A list of options will expand.
  4. Step 4 Tap Unsubscribe. 4 Tap Unsubscribe. This deletes the YouTube channel from your subscriptions.
    • If you accidentally unsubscribed from the wrong channel, tap Subscribe to resubscribe to it.
  5. Step 5 Update your subscription notifications (optional). 5 Update your subscription notifications (optional). If you want to stay subscribed to a YouTube channel but don't want to be notified of updates, tap the bell icon to adjust notifications for a subscription. This brings up a menu with some notification options where you can choose your preferred notification frequency.
    • Select All to receive notifications for every new video on the channel.
    • Select Personalized to see notifications from this channel based on your YouTube activity.
    • Select None to turn off notifications for the channel.
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Using YouTube.com on a Computer

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  1. Step 1 Go to www.youtube.com... 1 Go to www.youtube.com in a web browser. You can use any web browser on a PC, Mac, or Chromebook to view your subscribed YouTube channels and delete the channels you're no longer interested in.
    • If you're not signed in to your YouTube account, click Sign In at the top-right corner to do so now.
    • To switch accounts, click your profile photo, select Switch account, and then select your Google account, or click Add account and sign in with the email address and password associated with your Google account.
  2. Step 2 Click the Subscriptions button. 2 Click the Subscriptions button. It's on the left panel near the top. If you don't see a left panel, click the three-line menu ☰ at the top-left corner to expand it.[1]
  3. 3 Click All subscriptions. You'll see this near the top-right corner of the page, just above the selection of videos from the YouTube channels you subscribe to. A list of your subscriptions will expand in alphabetical order.
  4. Step 4 Click the Subscribed button next to a channel you want to delete. 4 Click the Subscribed button next to a channel you want to delete. This displays a confirmation pop-up.
  5. Step 5 Click Unsubscribe. 5 Click Unsubscribe. This deletes the YouTube channel from your subscription list.[2]
  6. Step 6 Manage your notifications for subscribed channels (optional). 6 Manage your notifications for subscribed channels (optional). If you don't want to unsubscribe to a channel but are tired of notifications, you can manage notifications for each channel:
    • Select All to receive notifications for every new video on the channel.
    • Click Personalized to see notifications from this channel based on your YouTube activity.
    • Click None to turn off notifications for the channel.
    • To ensure you're seeing notifications for subscribed YouTube channels, follow these steps:
      • Click your profile icon in the upper-right corner and select Settings.
      • Click Notifications in the left panel.
      • Use the toggle switches to control the type of notifications you'll receive.
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Using YouTube on a TV

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  1. Step 1 Open YouTube on your TV. 1 Open YouTube on your TV. If you want to delete YouTube subscriptions using the YouTube app on your smart TV, streaming device, or gaming console, you can do so using your TV remote. Use the TV remote or game controller to navigate to the YouTube app to launch it.
    • Deleting YouTube subscriptions can be a bit tedious on your TV, as you'll need to go to each channel individually and unsubscribe from the channel's page. If you have access to a phone, tablet, or computer and can sign in to YouTube using the same account, it'll be easier to remove multiple YouTube subscriptions on those devices.
  2. Step 2 Select the Subscriptions tab. 2 Select the Subscriptions tab. It's in the left menu. If you don't see a left menu, use the left arrow on your remote to scroll leftward first.
  3. Step 3 Select a channel and choose Visit Channel. 3 Select a channel and choose Visit Channel. After selecting the channel, you'll see the "Visit Channel" option at the top-right corner. Selecting it will take you to the channel.
  4. Step 4 Select Subscribed to manage your subscription. 4 Select Subscribed to manage your subscription. You'll see this near the top of the page. A menu will expand.
    • Some smart TVs and streaming devices may not have this option. In this case, you can manage your subscriptions in the smartphone app or using a computer.
  5. 5 Select Unsubscribe. This removes the YouTube channel from your subscriptions.
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  1. https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/4489286?hl=en#zippy=,see-your-youtube-subscriptions
  2. https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/4489286?hl=en

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Nicole Levine, MFA Written by: Nicole Levine, MFA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 259,696 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 19 Updated: March 4, 2026 Views: 259,696 Categories: Featured Articles | YouTube Accounts Article SummaryX

1. Open the YouTube app. 2. Tap the Subscriptions tab. 3. Tap ALL 4. Tap Manage. 5. Swipe a subscription left to unsubscribe. 6. Tap the bell icon to adjust subscription alerts. 7. Tap DONE to save your subscription settings. Did this summary help you?YesNo

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