You can prevent someone from tagging you without blocking them entirely
Facebook gives you two separate controls: one stops a specific person from tagging you in anything, and the other lets you review tags before they appear on your profile. The first option is faster if you want to stop one person. The second option gives you time to reject unwanted tags from anyone, but requires you to check them each time.
Both settings live in your privacy controls, not in a conversation with the person. They won't be notified that you've changed these settings, and they can still tag you — the tag just won't show on your profile or in your timeline.
Key Takeaways
- You can prevent a specific person from tagging you by going to their profile, opening the three-dot menu, and selecting the option to limit their tagging ability.
- You can also turn on tag review, which holds all tags from anyone in a queue for you to approve before they post to your profile.
- A person whose tags you've blocked can still tag you, but the tag won't appear publicly or on your timeline.
- These settings do not notify the other person and do not prevent them from seeing your public posts or sending you messages.
How to block one person from tagging you
Go to the person's Facebook profile. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of their profile header (the area with their name and profile photo). A dropdown menu will appear with several options.
Look for an option that says something like "Limit who can tag you in posts" or "Prevent this person from tagging you" — the exact wording changes depending on your Facebook version and device. Click that option. You're done. That person can no longer tag you in posts or photos.
If you change your mind later, go back to their profile, click the three-dot menu again, and select the option to remove the restriction. The setting is reversible at any time.
How to review all tags before they appear on your profile
This setting catches tags from anyone, not just one person. Open your Facebook settings by clicking the downward arrow in the top right corner of any page, then select "Settings and privacy" and then "Settings."
On the left side, click "Privacy." Scroll down until you see a section about tagging. Look for an option that says "Review tags people add to your posts" or "Tag review." Toggle this setting on.
Once tag review is on, whenever someone tags you in a post or photo, Facebook holds that tag in a queue. You'll see a notification that someone has tagged you. You can then choose to approve the tag (which makes it visible on your profile) or reject it (which removes it). This takes a few extra seconds each time, but gives you complete control.
The difference between blocking tags and blocking a person
Blocking someone from tagging you is not the same as blocking them entirely. When you block a person's tags, they can still see your public posts, send you messages (depending on your message settings), and interact with your profile in other ways. You straightforward won't appear in their tags.
If you want to prevent someone from seeing your profile, sending you messages, or contacting you at all, you need to block them as a person, not just their tagging ability. That's a separate, stronger action. Blocking tags is useful when someone is tagging you in things you don't want associated with your profile but you're not concerned about the relationship itself.
What happens when you block someone's tags
When you prevent someone from tagging you, the tag still exists on their post or photo — it just doesn't connect to your profile. If they tag you in a photo, their friends might see the photo, but when they click on your name in the tag, nothing happens. Your profile doesn't show the tag, and the tag doesn't appear in your timeline or notifications.
The person who tagged you won't receive a notification that you've blocked their tags. They might notice over time that their tags of you aren't showing up, but Facebook doesn't send them a message saying you've restricted them.
When to use tag blocking instead of full blocking
Use tag blocking when someone is tagging you in posts you don't want on your profile but you still want to interact with them otherwise. Common situations include a coworker who tags you in work-related posts you'd rather keep private, a relative who tags you in family photos you don't want visible, or an acquaintance who tags you in group photos.
Use full blocking when you don't want the person to contact you, see your profile, or interact with you in any way. Tag blocking alone won't stop them from messaging you or seeing your public posts — it only stops the tagging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I block someone's tags without them knowing?
Yes. Facebook does not notify the person that you've blocked their ability to tag you. They might eventually notice their tags of you aren't appearing, but they won't receive a message or alert from Facebook.
If I block someone's tags, can they still see my posts?
Yes, unless your posts are set to private or you've blocked them as a person entirely. Blocking tags only prevents them from tagging you — it doesn't change what they can see on your profile.
What if someone tags me in a comment instead of a post?
Tag review and tag blocking explore to posts and photos, not to comments. If someone mentions you in a comment by typing your name, those mentions are handled differently and aren't affected by these settings.
Can I block tags from multiple people at once?
No. You have to block each person individually by visiting their profile. However, turning on tag review affects everyone — all tags from anyone will go to your queue for approval.
If I turn on tag review, will I see tags from close friends?
Tag review applies to everyone equally. Once it's on, all tags go to your queue, regardless of who tagged you. You can't set it to skip certain people.