How to block someone on TikTok
To block someone on TikTok, open their profile, tap the three dots in the top right corner, and select "Block" from the menu. The person will no longer be able to see your videos, find your profile through search, or send you direct messages. They won't receive a notification that you blocked them, but they may figure it out if they try to visit your profile and see a message saying the account is private or unavailable.
You can block someone whether or not you follow them. The block works the same way regardless — they lose access to your content and can't interact with you. If you change your mind later, you can unblock them by going to your privacy settings, finding the blocked accounts list, and tapping "Unblock" next to their name.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking someone on TikTok prevents them from viewing your profile, finding you through search, commenting on your videos, or sending you direct messages.
- The person you block will not receive a notification, but they can discover the block by trying to visit your profile.
- You can block accounts from their profile page using the three-dot menu, or manage all your blocks from your privacy settings.
- Blocking is different from muting — a muted account can still see your public videos, but their comments and messages won't show up for you.
Where to find the block option on your phone
On both iPhone and Android, the fastest way to block is through someone's profile. Tap their username to open their profile page, then tap the three dots (or sometimes three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of their profile header. A menu will appear with several options — "Block" is usually near the bottom, sometimes labeled as "Block user" or "Block account."
After you tap "Block," TikTok will ask you to confirm. You'll see a message explaining what blocking does — that the person can't see your videos, follow you, or message you. Tap "Block" again to confirm, and the action is complete immediately.
Blocking from comments or direct messages
You don't have to visit someone's profile to block them. If someone is harassing you in the comments section of one of your videos, long-press their comment, and a menu will appear with options including "Block user." Similarly, if you're in a direct message conversation and want to block that person, swipe left on their chat (on iPhone) or long-press their name (on Android), and you'll see a block option.
Blocking someone from a comment or message works exactly the same as blocking from their profile — they lose all access to your content and can't contact you. The advantage is that you don't have to navigate to their profile first, which is useful if you want to block quickly or if their profile is hard to find.
What happens after you block someone
Once you block someone, they can no longer see your videos, your follower list, or your profile information. If your account is public, they'll see a message saying your account is private or that the profile doesn't exist. If they try to search for you by username, you won't appear in their results. Any direct messages you had with them will remain in your chat history, but they won't be able to send you new messages.
Comments they left on your videos before the block will still be visible to other people, but they won't be able to leave new comments. If they try to view your profile or videos through a link someone else sent them, they'll see the same "account unavailable" message. The block is one-way — they can still post videos and use TikTok normally; they just can't interact with you.
The difference between blocking and muting
Muting and blocking are two separate tools that do different things. When you mute someone, they can still see your public videos and your profile, but their comments won't show up in your notifications, and their direct messages will go to a separate folder you have to check manually. Muting is useful when you want to avoid someone's content or messages without cutting off access entirely.
Blocking is stronger — it removes their access to you completely. Use muting if someone is annoying but not threatening, and use blocking if someone is harassing you, posting inappropriate content, or you simply don't want them to see anything you post. You can mute someone by tapping the three dots on their profile and selecting "Mute," or by long-pressing their comment and choosing "Mute user."
Managing your blocked accounts list
To see everyone you've blocked, go to your profile, tap the three lines (menu icon) in the bottom right, select "Settings and privacy," then tap "Privacy," and scroll down to "Blocked accounts." This list shows every account you've blocked on TikTok. From here, you can tap any blocked account and select "Unblock" to restore their access to your profile.
You might unblock someone if you blocked them by mistake, if the situation that prompted the block has changed, or if you simply want to give them another chance. Unblocking is immediate — they'll regain the ability to see your videos, search for you, and message you. They won't be notified that you unblocked them.
What blocked people can still do
A blocked person can still create their own videos, follow other accounts, and use TikTok normally — the block only affects their ability to interact with you. They can still see videos from other creators and browse the For You page. If someone else tags you in a video, a blocked person can see that video and your profile through that tag, though they'll see a message if they try to visit your profile directly.
This is an important distinction: blocking prevents someone from finding you or accessing your content directly, but it doesn't hide you from the entire platform. If you're concerned about someone seeing your videos at all, you may want to adjust your privacy settings to make your account private, which requires people to send you a follow request before they can see your content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I blocked them?
TikTok doesn't send a notification when you block someone, so they won't get an alert. However, they may figure it out if they try to visit your profile and see a message saying it's unavailable, or if they notice they can no longer find you through search. There's no way to block someone completely invisibly on TikTok.
Can I block someone without them seeing my profile first?
Yes. You can block someone from their profile, from a comment they left, or from a direct message without them ever having visited your profile. Blocking works whether or not you follow each other or have ever interacted.
What if I block someone and then unblock them later?
Unblocking restores their access to your profile and content. They'll be able to see your videos, search for you, and message you again. Any old messages between you will still be there in your chat history. They won't be notified that you unblocked them.
Can I block someone who is harassing me in comments?
Yes. You can block them directly from their comment by long-pressing it and selecting "Block user." You can also report the comment itself for harassment — tap the three dots on the comment and select "Report." Blocking removes their access to you; reporting alerts TikTok's moderation team to review the content.
Does blocking someone delete our old messages?
No. The direct message conversation will remain in your chat history, but they won't be able to send you new messages. You can still read old messages from before the block. If you want to delete the conversation entirely, you can swipe left on it (iPhone) or long-press it (Android) and select "Delete."