Manage Channel Moderation
- View and manage blocked terms and phrases
- Add new terms to block in chat
- Manage terms across moderated channels
- Quick search through existing blocked terms
To manage banned terms in your channel, please connect your Twitch account:
Login with TwitchWhat is the Twitch Blocked Terms Manager?
The Twitch Blocked Terms Manager lets you view and manage all blocked terms and phrases on your Twitch channel chat. You can add new terms to block, remove existing ones, and see your full list in one place — rather than managing individual entries through Twitch's settings pages.
Blocked terms work differently from AutoMod. AutoMod uses machine learning to assess message risk levels, whereas blocked terms are a specific list you control: any message containing an exact match for a blocked term will be automatically held or removed from chat. This gives you precise control over specific words or phrases that AutoMod might not catch.
Managing a long list of blocked terms through Twitch's standard settings interface can be time-consuming. This tool displays everything in a single view and allows bulk management.
How to use the Blocked Terms Manager
- Connect your Twitch account using the button above.
- Your full blocked terms list will load automatically.
- Add new terms using the input field.
- Remove existing terms by clicking the delete button next to each entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are blocked terms on Twitch?
Blocked terms are specific words or phrases you add to your channel's filter list. Any chat message containing an exact match for a blocked term is automatically flagged, held for review, or removed — depending on your moderation settings. They are separate from AutoMod, which uses a broader risk-based approach.
How do I add banned words to my Twitch channel?
Connect your Twitch account and use the input field to enter the term you want to block. Click Add and the term is immediately active in your channel's chat filter. You can add individual words, phrases, or partial matches depending on how you configure the term.
What is the difference between blocked terms and AutoMod?
AutoMod is Twitch's automated system that evaluates messages based on risk level across several categories (identity, sexual content, aggression, and profanity). You set a sensitivity level and AutoMod holds messages that exceed it. Blocked terms, by contrast, are an exact-match list you define yourself. Both can be used together for layered moderation.
Can my moderators manage blocked terms?
The ability to add and remove blocked terms through the Twitch API requires editor-level permissions or above. Standard moderators cannot manage blocked terms. If you need a moderator to handle this, they would need to be given editor access — or you can manage the list yourself using this tool.