Blocking someone on TikTok stops them from viewing your profile, videos, and comments

When you block a person on TikTok, they cannot find your profile through search, see your videos on their For You page, or view any content you have posted. They also cannot message you, comment on your videos, or see your follower list. The blocked person will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they may notice they can no longer find your profile if they search for you directly.

Blocking is different from unfollowing or muting. Unfollowing removes someone from your follower list but they can still see your public videos. Muting hides their posts from your feed without them knowing. Blocking is the strongest privacy option and is useful when someone is harassing you, posting unwanted comments, or you straightforward do not want them viewing your content.

Key Takeaways

  • You can block someone directly from their profile, from a comment they made on your video, or from a message they sent you.
  • A blocked person cannot see your profile, videos, comments, or follower list, and cannot send you messages or comments.
  • The person you block will not be notified, but they may discover the block if they try to search for your profile.
  • You can unblock someone at any time by going to your blocked list in privacy settings.
  • If someone blocks you, you will not see a notification, but you will be unable to find their profile or view their content.

How to block someone from their TikTok profile

Open TikTok and search for the person you want to block, or navigate to their profile if you already follow them. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of their profile page. A menu will appear with several options.

Scroll down and tap Block. A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure you want to block this person. Tap Block again to confirm. The person is now blocked and will no longer be able to see your profile or content.

How to block someone from a comment or message

If someone has left a comment on one of your videos that you want to block them for, open your video and find their comment. Tap and hold on the comment until a menu appears. Select Block user from the options shown.

You can also block someone from a direct message. Open the message thread with that person and tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the chat. Select Block from the menu. This will block them from messaging you and prevent them from seeing your profile.

How to view and manage your blocked list

To see who you have blocked, open TikTok and go to your profile by tapping the person icon at the bottom right. Tap the three lines in the upper right corner to open the menu, then select Settings and privacy.

Tap Privacy, then scroll down and select Blocked accounts. This page shows everyone you have blocked. If you want to unblock someone, tap the X next to their name and confirm that you want to unblock them. Once unblocked, they will be able to see your profile and content again.

What happens when you block someone

When you block someone, they when ready lose access to your profile. If they try to search for you by username, your profile will not appear in the results. Any videos they previously watched or liked from you will still show in their history, but they cannot access your profile to see new content.

The blocked person cannot comment on your videos, send you direct messages, or see your follower and following lists. If they were already following you, they will be automatically unfollowed. However, you will still be able to see their public videos and profile unless you also mute or unfollow them.

What happens when someone blocks you

If someone blocks you, you will not receive a notification telling you that you have been blocked. However, you will notice that you cannot find their profile when you search for them. If you try to visit their profile directly through an old link or message, you will see a message saying the user could not be found.

You will not be able to see their videos on your For You page, and any previous comments you made on their videos will be hidden from view. If you were following them, you will be automatically unfollowed. You cannot message them or comment on their content.

Blocking versus other privacy options on TikTok

TikTok offers several ways to control who sees your content and interacts with you. Muting someone hides their videos from your For You page and notifications, but they can still see your profile and content. Unfollowing removes them from your follower list, but they can still view your public videos and find you through search. Restricting a user (available on some accounts) hides their comments on your videos and prevents them from seeing when you are online, but they can still view your profile.

Blocking is the most restrictive option and should be used when someone is harassing you, posting harmful comments repeatedly, or you do not want them to have any access to your content. If you are unsure which option to use, consider whether you want the person to still see your public videos. If yes, use mute or restrict. If no, use block.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone tell if I blocked them?

TikTok does not send a notification when you block someone, so they will not know when ready. However, if they search for your username and cannot find you, or try to visit your profile and see an error message, they may realize they have been blocked. Some people test whether they are blocked by trying to message the person or checking if they can still see their videos.

If I block someone, will they see my old comments on their videos?

No. When you block someone, any comments you previously made on their videos will be hidden from their view. They will not be able to see your username or read what you wrote. Your comments will appear deleted to them, though they remain in your own comment history.

Can I block someone without them seeing that I viewed their profile?

TikTok does not notify users when you view their profile, whether or not you block them afterward. You can view someone's profile, watch their videos, and then block them without them receiving any notification about your activity beforehand.

What if I block someone and then change my mind?

You can unblock someone at any time by going to Settings and privacy, selecting Privacy, then Blocked accounts. Find the person you want to unblock and tap the X next to their name. Once unblocked, they will be able to see your profile and content again, and you will appear in search results for them.

If I block someone, will they still be able to see videos I posted before I blocked them?

No. Once you block someone, they lose all access to your profile and videos, including content you posted before the block. They cannot view your profile, see your video history, or access any of your public content.