How to block Alan's Universe on YouTube

What is Alan's Universe?

Alan's Universe is Alan Chikin Chow's scripted drama series, telling exaggerated high-school stories of crushes, betrayal and revenge with theatrical acting. It is one of the most-watched scripted formats on YouTube worldwide.

Is Alan's Universe appropriate for kids?

YouTube does not age-rate channels, so there is no official rating to look up. There is no profanity or explicit content. The defining characteristics are wall-to-wall romantic plots aimed at viewers younger than the situations depicted, melodramatic conflict as the constant engine, and a publishing pace built for binge viewing. Whether it fits comes down to your child's age and how you feel about that romance framing. Parents of preteens most often mention it as the reason they block the channel.

Whether that fits your child is your call. If you decide to block the channel, here is how.

Block Alan's Universe with Vidward

1. 1
   Create your free Vidward account. The trial runs 7 days with no credit card.
2. 2
   Add your child in the dashboard and link their computer by typing the one-time code into the Vidward extension in their browser.
3. 3
   Open your child's Filters tab, search for Alan's Universe and block the channel.
4. 4
   Done. Alan's Universe disappears from search, the home feed, recommendations and direct links in their browser, and every change you make syncs to their device.

Does YouTube have a built-in way to block a channel?

Not really. YouTube's "Don't recommend channel" option only trims the home feed. Alan's Universe still shows up in search results, in Shorts and through direct links, and your child can undo the setting in two clicks. Restricted Mode filters some mature content but cannot target a specific channel. That gap is exactly what Vidward covers.

Want the full picture first? Read our guide to every way to block a YouTube channel. If Shorts are the bigger problem, see how to block YouTube Shorts.