How to Block Someone on TikTok (2026 Guide)

Quick Answer: Go to their profile → Tap Share arrow (top-right) → Select Block → Confirm. They won't be notified, can't see your content, or interact with you anymore.

How to Block Someone on TikTok (Mobile)

Step 1: Open TikTok app

Step 2: Go to the user's profile

Search their username
Or tap their profile from a video/comment
Note: If you're having trouble following people, see why can't I follow people on TikTok

Step 3: Tap the Share arrow

Top-right corner (looks like arrow pointing right)
Or three dots (depending on app version)

Step 4: Tap "Block"

Step 5: Confirm by tapping "Block" again

Done. The user is now blocked.

How to Block Someone on Desktop

Step 1: Go to tiktok.com

Step 2: Find the user's profile

Search their username
Or click their profile from a video

Step 3: Click three dots

Top-right corner of their profile

Step 4: Click "Block"

Step 5: Confirm by clicking "Block" again

That's it. They're blocked from desktop too.

How to Block Multiple People at Once (Bulk Blocking)

Block up to 100 accounts at once from your comments.

Step 1: Open one of your videos

Step 2: Tap "Comments"

Step 3: Long-press a comment

Or tap pencil icon (top-left)

Step 4: Tap "Manage multiple comments"

Step 5: Select comments from accounts you want to block

Up to 100 at a time

Step 6: Tap "More" (bottom menu)

Step 7: Tap "Block accounts"

Step 8: Confirm "Block accounts"

Result: All selected accounts are blocked instantly, and their comments disappear.

Note: Bulk blocking only works for users who have commented on YOUR videos.

What Happens When You Block Someone?

They cannot:

❌ View your profile
❌ See your videos
❌ Comment on your posts
❌ Send you messages
❌ Find your account in search
❌ Tag or mention you
❌ Duet or Stitch your videos
❌ See your likes or comments on other videos

You cannot:

❌ See their profile or videos
❌ Find them in search
❌ Message them

What stays:

Their old comments on your videos are hidden (not deleted)
They might still appear in group chats or multi-host lives (but can't contact you directly)

Does TikTok Notify When You Block Someone?

No. TikTok does NOT send a notification when you block someone.

However, they might figure it out if:

They try to visit your profile (it appears blank)
They search for you (you won't appear)
They try to message you (can't send messages)
Your videos disappear from their feed

Bottom line: No direct notification, but they can suspect if they look.

How to See Who You've Blocked

Step 1: Go to Profile

Step 2: Tap menu (three lines, top-right)

Step 3: Tap "Settings and privacy"

Note: Region settings may affect privacy features (see how to change TikTok account region)

Step 4: Tap "Privacy"

Step 5: Tap "Blocked accounts"

Here you'll see:

List of all blocked users
Option to unblock any of them

How to Unblock Someone

Method 1: From their profile

Step 1: Go to their profile

You can still access it via old links or DMs

Step 2: Tap Share arrow or three dots

Step 3: Tap "Unblock"

Done. They can now interact with you again.

Method 2: From blocked list

Step 1: Settings → Privacy → Blocked accounts

Step 2: Find the user

Step 3: Tap "Unblock" next to their name

Result: They're unblocked immediately.

Note: After unblocking, they don't automatically follow you again. They must follow you again manually.

When to Block Someone on TikTok

Block if someone is:

Harassing or bullying you
Sending spam or scam messages
Leaving hateful comments
Stalking or making you uncomfortable
Impersonating you or others
Posting inappropriate content
Being persistently negative
Someone you simply don't want viewing your content (ex, coworker, etc.)

Your safety and comfort come first. Don't hesitate to block.

Alternatives to Blocking

If blocking feels too extreme:

1. Mute

Go to their profile → Three dots → "Mute"
Their videos won't appear in your feed
They can still view and interact with your content
They won't know you muted them

2. Restrict Comments

Settings → Privacy → Comments
Choose "Friends" or "No one"
Limits who can comment on your videos

3. Filter Comments

Settings → Privacy → Filters
Add keywords to auto-filter comments
Helps reduce spam and negativity

4. Make Account Private

Settings → Privacy → Private account (toggle on)
Only approved followers see your content
You control who follows you
For managing your saved content, see how to see saved videos on TikTok

5. Report

If someone violates TikTok's guidelines
Tap three dots → "Report"
TikTok reviews and may ban them

Can You Block Someone Who Doesn't Follow You?

Yes. You can block anyone on TikTok.

Don't need to follow them
They don't need to follow you
Works for strangers, spam accounts, anyone

Just visit their profile and block.

What If You Can't Find Someone to Block?

If they blocked you first:

You won't find them in search
Their profile appears blank to you

Workaround:

Use a different account or ask a friend
Find their profile
Copy their profile URL
Paste URL in browser while logged into your account
Block them from there (if profile loads)

Or: If you have old messages, block from DM thread.

Blocking Limits

Individual blocks:

Can block up to 10,000 total accounts

Bulk blocking:

Can block up to 100 accounts at once
Only from your video comments
Can repeat this multiple times

If you hit the limit:

Unblock old accounts you no longer need blocked
Then block new ones

Troubleshooting

Block button not working:

Update TikTok to latest version
Check internet connection
Restart app
Try desktop instead of mobile (or vice versa)
For managing your unpublished content, see where to find TikTok drafts

Can't find Block option:

Look under Share arrow (not three dots)
TikTok changed UI - update app
On desktop, check three-dot menu

Block didn't work:

Confirm you tapped "Block" twice (confirmation step)
Refresh profile to check
Visit Blocked list to verify

Person you blocked still appears:

May take a moment to update
Restart app
Their old content may still be cached

Common Questions

Can someone see if I blocked them? No direct notification, but they'll notice if they try to view your profile or interact with you.

Can I block someone without visiting their profile? Yes. Use bulk blocking from comments, or block from DMs if you have a message thread.

What happens to my comments on their videos? Your comments remain visible to others, but you won't see their videos anymore.

Can blocked users still see my comments on other people's videos? No. Blocked users can't see your activity anywhere on TikTok.

Does blocking remove their followers from my account? No. If they followed you before blocking, you'll need to manually remove them from your followers list.

Can I block someone temporarily? Yes. Block them, then unblock when ready. There's no "temporary block" feature, but you can unblock anytime.

Will blocking stop them from downloading my videos? It prevents them from seeing your videos, but if they already downloaded them before blocking, those copies remain on their device.

Can blocked users create a new account to view my content? Yes. Blocking only affects the specific account. If your profile is public, new accounts can see your content. Consider making your account private. For creating your own content, see how to make a slideshow on TikTok PC.

Does TikTok notify me when someone I blocked tries to view my profile? No. You won't receive any notifications about blocked users' attempts to access your profile.

How long does blocking last? Forever, until you manually unblock them.

The Bottom Line

Blocking on TikTok:

Mobile: Profile → Share arrow → Block → Confirm Desktop: Profile → Three dots → Block → Confirm Bulk: Comments → Manage multiple → Select → Block accounts

Key points:

No notification sent to blocked person
They can't view or interact with you
Can block up to 10,000 accounts total
Can bulk block 100 at once from comments
Unblock anytime from Settings or their profile

Use blocking to protect your privacy, reduce negativity, and create a safer TikTok experience. For adding a link to your bio, see how to add link to TikTok bio. For sharing others' videos, see how to repost on TikTok. For creating AI-generated images for your content, see how to create TikTok slideshow images with AI. For growth strategies, see TikTok growth strategies for SaaS, and for targeting specific audiences, see how to target US users on TikTok. Also consider learning how to get a TikTok Spark Code and how to make money with TikTok to socialize and monetize your best content.

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