How to block a DeviantArt account
You can block another user on DeviantArt through your account settings or directly from their profile. The block prevents them from messaging you, commenting on your work, or viewing your profile — though they can still see your public posts if they are not logged in. DeviantArt does not notify the person you blocked, but they will notice if they try to visit your profile or send you a message.
The fastest way is to go to the user's profile, click the three-dot menu icon in the top right, and select "Block User". If you are blocking someone who has already messaged or commented on your work, you can also block them directly from that message or comment by clicking the menu next to their name.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking someone on DeviantArt stops them from messaging you, commenting on your posts, and viewing your profile page, but does not hide your public work from logged-out visitors.
- You can block a user from their profile page using the three-dot menu, or directly from a message or comment they sent you.
- DeviantArt does not tell the blocked person who blocked them, but they will see an error message if they try to visit your profile.
- Blocked users cannot see your private messages, journals, or activity, and cannot follow you or add your work to collections.
- You can unblock someone at any time through your blocked users list in Settings.
Blocking from a user's profile page
Open the profile of the person you want to block. In the top right corner of their profile header, you will see a three-dot menu icon (sometimes called a "more options" menu). Click it and select "Block User" from the dropdown.
After you block them, their profile will show a message saying you have blocked this user. You will no longer see their comments, messages, or activity in your feed. If they try to visit your profile, they will see a message that says the page is not available.
Blocking someone who messaged or commented on you
If someone has sent you a direct message, you can block them without visiting their profile. Open the message, look for the three-dot menu next to their username, and select "Block User". The same method works for blocking someone from a comment they left on your work — click the menu next to their name in the comment and choose "Block User".
When you block someone this way, the message or comment stays in your inbox or on your post, but you will not receive notifications from them going forward. You can delete the message or comment separately if you want to remove it entirely.
What blocking does and does not do
Blocking prevents a user from sending you messages, commenting on your posts, following you, and viewing your profile page. They also cannot add your work to their collections or see your activity. If you have a private journal or private messages, they cannot read those either.
Blocking does not hide your public artwork from them if they are logged out of DeviantArt. It also does not remove any comments they have already left on your public posts — you would need to delete those separately. If you have shared work on other platforms, blocking on DeviantArt alone does not affect those links.
Managing your blocked users list
You can see everyone you have blocked and unblock them at any time. Go to your Settings (click your profile icon in the top right, then "Settings"), then select "Blocked Users" from the left menu. This page shows a list of every account you have blocked.
To unblock someone, find their name in the list and click "Unblock". They will regain the ability to message you, comment on your work, and view your profile. DeviantArt does not notify them that you have unblocked them — they will only know if they try to contact you and succeed.
When to block versus report
Blocking is the right choice when you want to stop seeing someone's activity or prevent them from contacting you, but you do not think they have broken DeviantArt's rules. Use blocking for people whose work or behavior bothers you personally, or for accounts that are following you too closely.
If someone is harassing you, sending threats, posting stolen work, or breaking DeviantArt's terms of service in another way, report them instead of (or in addition to) blocking. Click the three-dot menu on their profile or on the offending post and select "Report User" or "Report Deviation". DeviantArt's moderation team reviews reports and can suspend or remove accounts that violate the rules. Blocking only affects what you see — reporting can stop the behavior for other users too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone tell if I blocked them?
DeviantArt does not send a notification, but they will see an error message if they try to visit your profile or search for you. They may figure out you blocked them, but DeviantArt does not explicitly tell them who blocked them or why.
If I block someone, can they still see my old comments on their posts?
Yes. Blocking does not delete your past comments or activity. If you want to remove a comment you left before blocking someone, you can delete it manually from their post.
What happens if I block someone and then unblock them later?
Unblocking restores their ability to message you, comment on your work, and view your profile. It does not restore any messages or comments you deleted while they were blocked. They will not be notified that you unblocked them.
Can I block someone without them seeing my profile first?
Yes. You do not need to visit someone's profile for them to visit yours. If you want to block someone preemptively, you can search for their username and block them from the search results or from their profile without them knowing you looked.
Does blocking on DeviantArt block them on other platforms?
No. Blocking only works on DeviantArt. If the person also follows you on Twitter, Instagram, or another platform, you would need to block them separately on each site.