You can block a creator's page so their videos stop appearing in your feed
Blocking a page on TikTok prevents that creator's videos from showing up in your For You Page, Discover, or search results. The creator cannot see your profile, send you messages, or find your videos. They won't be notified that you blocked them, but if they visit your profile directly, they'll see a message saying the account is private or blocked.
The block happens immediately. You can unblock the same page at any time if you change your mind. Blocking is different from muting — muting hides a creator's videos from your feed but doesn't prevent them from messaging you or seeing your profile.
Key Takeaways
- Open the creator's page, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Block" to prevent their videos from appearing in your feed.
- A blocked creator cannot message you, see your profile, or find your videos, but they won't receive a notification that you blocked them.
- Blocking takes effect immediately and works across your For You Page, Discover, and search results.
- You can unblock a page at any time by visiting their profile and selecting "Unblock" from the same menu.
How to block a creator's page in three steps
Step 1: Open the creator's profile. Find their page by searching their username, tapping their name from a video comment, or clicking their profile picture on any of their videos. You must be on their actual profile page to access the block option.
Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu icon. In the top right corner of their profile, you'll see three vertical dots. Tap it to open a menu with several options.
Step 3: Select "Block." Scroll down in the menu until you see the "Block" option and tap it. A confirmation message will appear asking if you're sure. Tap "Block" again to confirm. The page is now blocked.
What happens after you block a creator
Once you block a page, that creator's videos will no longer appear anywhere on your TikTok account. This includes your For You Page, your Discover feed, search results, and the Explore tab. If you follow them, you will automatically unfollow them when you block.
The creator cannot send you direct messages, view your profile, or see any of your videos. If they try to visit your profile directly by typing your username into the search bar, they'll see a message indicating your account is blocked or private. They will not receive a notification that you blocked them.
If you previously had a conversation with this creator in your direct messages, that conversation will remain in your message history, but they cannot send you new messages. You can still see the old conversation if you want to refer back to it.
How to unblock a creator if you change your mind
You can unblock a page at any time. Search for the creator's username or find their profile through another account, then tap the three-dot menu on their profile. Select "Unblock" from the menu and confirm. Once unblocked, their videos will start appearing in your feed again, and they can message you and see your profile.
Unblocking does not automatically re-follow the creator. If you want to follow them again, you'll need to tap the "Follow" button on their profile.
Blocking versus muting — which one to use
Blocking and muting serve different purposes. Muting hides a creator's videos from your For You Page and Discover feed, but the creator can still message you, see your profile, and find your videos. Muting is useful when you want to take a break from someone's content without completely cutting off contact.
Blocking is stronger. Use it when you don't want any contact with someone, want to prevent them from seeing your profile, or want to stop their videos from appearing anywhere on your account. Blocking is the right choice if someone is harassing you, posting content you find offensive, or if you simply don't want them to have any access to your account.
To mute instead of block, open the creator's profile, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Mute videos" or "Mute sounds." You'll see these options above the "Block" option in the menu.
Blocking from a video instead of a profile
You don't have to visit a creator's full profile to block them. If you see one of their videos in your feed and want to block them immediately, tap the three-dot menu icon in the bottom right corner of the video. Select "Block [creator name]" from the menu. This blocks their entire page without visiting their profile.
This method is faster if you're scrolling through your feed and encounter content you want to block right away. The result is the same — their page is blocked and their videos stop appearing in your feed.
What to do if you can't find the block option
If the three-dot menu doesn't show a "Block" option, make sure you're on the most current version of TikTok. Open your device's app store (Google Play for Android, App Store for iPhone), search for TikTok, and check if an update is available. Tap "Update" if one appears, then restart the app.
If you're still missing the option after updating, try logging out and logging back in. Close TikTok completely, reopen it, and sign in again. This refreshes your account connection and often restores missing menu options. If the problem continues, contact TikTok support through the app's settings menu under "Help and Support."
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the creator know I blocked them?
No. TikTok does not send a notification when you block someone. However, if they try to visit your profile directly by searching your username, they'll see a message indicating your account is blocked. They won't know why you blocked them unless you tell them.
Can I block someone who blocked me first?
If someone blocks you, you cannot see their profile or videos, so you cannot block them in return. However, if you unblock them (by having them unblock you first), you can then block them yourself if you want to.
Does blocking someone delete our old messages?
No. Your previous direct message conversation with the blocked creator will remain in your message history. You can still read old messages, but they cannot send you new ones. If you unblock them later, they can message you again.
What's the difference between blocking and reporting?
Blocking only affects your own account — it hides their content from you and prevents contact. Reporting sends the creator's content to TikTok's moderation team to review for violations of community guidelines. You can block and report the same page if their content breaks TikTok's rules.
If I block someone, will they see my old likes or comments on their videos?
No. When you block a creator, any likes or comments you left on their videos are hidden from their view. They cannot see your engagement with their content once you block them.