Blocking someone on Twitch stops them from viewing your channel, following you, and messaging you

When you block a user on Twitch, that person can no longer see your live streams, visit your channel page, send you whispers (direct messages), or follow your account. They will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but if they try to visit your channel, they will see a message saying the channel is unavailable to them. Blocking is permanent until you manually unblock the person.

You can block someone from their chat message, from their channel page, or from your block list. The block takes effect when ready across all of Twitch, including the mobile app and desktop site.

Key Takeaways

  • Blocking prevents someone from viewing your channel, following you, and sending you direct messages, but they will not know they are blocked.
  • You can block a user by right-clicking their chat message, visiting their channel and clicking the block icon, or managing your block list in settings.
  • A blocked person will see "this channel is unavailable" if they try to visit your page, but blocking does not prevent them from watching other channels.
  • You can unblock someone at any time from your block list, and they will regain access to your channel when ready.

Block someone from their chat message

The fastest way to block someone is directly from the chat window while they are sending messages. Right-click on their username or any message they sent in chat. A menu will appear with several options, including "Block [username]". Click that option and the block is active when ready.

On mobile, tap and hold their username or message until a menu appears, then select "Block User". The process is the same — the block takes effect right away.

This method works whether you are streaming, watching someone else's stream, or in a chat room. You do not need to navigate anywhere else.

Block someone from their channel page

If you want to block someone but they are not currently chatting, you can visit their channel page directly. Look for the icon that looks like a circle with a slash through it (the "do not enter" symbol) near the top right of their channel header, usually next to the follow button. Click that icon and select "Block User" from the menu that appears.

On mobile, tap the three-dot menu icon on their channel page and select "Block User" from the options.

You do not need to be following the person to block them, and blocking does not require any confirmation — it happens as soon as you click.

Manage your block list in settings

You can view everyone you have blocked and unblock people from your account settings. Click your profile icon in the top right corner of Twitch and select "Settings". On the left side menu, click "Privacy and Safety", then scroll down to find "Blocked Users".

This page shows a list of every account you have blocked. Next to each name is an "Unblock" button. Click it to remove the block, and that person will when ready regain access to your channel. You can also search for a specific username if your block list is long.

On mobile, go to your profile, tap "Settings", select "Privacy and Safety", and scroll to "Blocked Users" to see the same list.

What a blocked person can and cannot do

A blocked user cannot view your channel, see your videos, follow your account, or send you whispers. If they try to visit your channel page, they will see a message saying "This channel is unavailable" without any explanation of why. They cannot see your follower count, subscriber count, or any of your channel information.

However, blocking does not prevent them from watching other streamers, and it does not prevent other people from watching their channel. Blocking is one-way — it only affects what that person can see from your account. If you block someone, you also cannot see their channel, messages, or profile, so blocking works both directions in terms of visibility.

If a blocked person creates a new account, that new account is not automatically blocked. You would need to block the new account separately if they try to contact you or visit your channel again.

The difference between blocking and timing out

If you are a channel moderator or streamer, you have two tools to remove someone from chat: timing out and banning. A timeout temporarily prevents someone from sending messages for a set period (usually 10 seconds to 2 weeks), but they can still watch your stream and see chat. A ban permanently removes them from your chat, but they can still watch your stream if they are logged out or use a different account.

Blocking is different from both. Blocking removes the person from your channel entirely — they cannot watch your stream at all. Use blocking when someone is harassing you personally or when you want complete separation. Use timeouts and bans when you are managing chat behavior during a stream.

Unblocking someone

If you change your mind about blocking someone, you can unblock them at any time. Go to your Settings, select "Privacy and Safety", and find "Blocked Users". Locate the person you want to unblock and click the "Unblock" button next to their name. They will when ready regain access to your channel.

Unblocking does not send them a notification. They will straightforward be able to visit your channel again the next time they try. If they were following you before the block, they will need to follow again after you unblock them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the person know I blocked them?

No. Twitch does not notify users when they are blocked. If they try to visit your channel, they will see "this channel is unavailable" but Twitch does not tell them why. They may figure it out if they try multiple times, but there is no notification from Twitch itself.

Can I block someone who is not following me?

Yes. You can block anyone on Twitch — followers, non-followers, other streamers, or people you have never interacted with. You do not need any prior relationship to block someone.

Does blocking prevent someone from raiding my channel?

Yes. A blocked user cannot raid your channel, host your channel, or send you a whisper. They are completely cut off from interacting with your account.

What happens if I block a moderator on my own channel?

You can block anyone, including your own moderators. If you do, they lose all moderator permissions and cannot access your channel at all. You would need to unblock them to restore their access.

Can I block multiple people at once?

No. Twitch requires you to block users one at a time. There is no bulk block feature. If you need to remove many people from your chat during a stream, use the ban or timeout tools instead, which are faster for managing multiple users.