How to Block Braille Spam and ASCII Art in Twitch Chat (2026 Guide)
Twitch chat is a lively place, but some users spam with Braille characters (those special Unicode symbols like ⣿ or ⠿) to create annoying ASCII-style art or bypass normal filters. These messages are hard to read, clutter chat, and ruin the experience for everyone.
In this updated 2026 guide, we show you the fastest way to block these characters using Twitch’s built-in tools so your chat stays clean and welcoming.
Step 1: Open Your Creator Dashboard
- Go to www.twitch.tv and log in
- Click your profile picture in the top-right corner
- Select Creator Dashboard
Step 2: Go to Moderation Settings
- In the left sidebar, click Settings
- Then click Moderation
Step 3: Add Blocked Terms and Phrases
- Scroll down to the section called Blocked Terms and Phrases
- In the text box, type or paste the Braille characters you want to block
- Click Add
You can add one term at a time. Twitch allows up to 1,000 blocked terms, so you do not have to add every single Braille character — just the ones commonly used for spam.
Recommended Braille Characters to Block (Most Effective)
Here are the most commonly spammed ones. Copy and paste them one by one:
⣿ ⣿ ⠿ ⠋ ⠙ ⠹ ⠸ ⠼ ⠴ ⠦ ⠧ ⠇ ⠏ ⠟ ⠞ ⠾ ⠽ ⠻ ⠫ ⠪ ⠩ ⠨ ⠧ ⠦ ⠥ ⠤ ⠣ ⠢ ⠡ ⠠ ⣿
Pro tip: Start with the most common one: ⣿ (full Braille block). Most spam uses this or a few variations.
Step 4: Adjust AutoMod Level for Extra Protection
- In the same Moderation settings, find AutoMod Controls
- Set the moderation level to Medium or High depending on how strict you want to be
- Turn on Block Hyperlinks if you want to stop link spam too
Pro Tips for Cleaner Chat in 2026
- Use a bot like Nightbot or StreamElements alongside AutoMod — they can catch even more patterns
- Train your moderators to use the /timeout or /ban commands quickly when spam slips through
- Regularly review your Blocked Terms list and add new spam patterns as they appear
- Combine this with a clear chat rules message pinned in your channel
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need to block every single Braille character?
No. Blocking the most common ones (especially ⣿) stops 95% of the spam. Adding all 256 is usually overkill.
Does this block normal users who might use Braille?
Very rarely. Legitimate users almost never type full Braille blocks in chat. It mainly catches trolls and bots.
Can viewers still see the blocked messages?
No. Messages containing blocked terms are automatically hidden from everyone in your chat.
Final Thoughts
Blocking Braille and ASCII art spam is one of the quickest ways to keep your Twitch chat friendly and readable. With Twitch’s built-in Blocked Terms feature, you can stop this annoyance in under two minutes.
Take a few minutes today to add the most common characters and adjust your AutoMod level. Your community will thank you for a cleaner, more enjoyable chat experience.
If you notice new spam patterns appearing, drop them in the comments below and I will update the recommended list.
Related: How to Block Words on Twitch
Happy streaming and happy moderating!
