Blocking someone on TikTok removes their ability to see your videos, message you, or find your profile

When you block a person on TikTok, they cannot view your videos, like your content, comment on your posts, or send you direct messages. They also cannot find your profile by searching for your username. If they try to visit your profile directly through an old link or bookmark, they will see a message saying the account is unavailable. The block is when ready and does not send them a notification that you blocked them, though they may figure it out if they try to access your profile and cannot.

Blocking is different from muting or unfollowing. When you mute someone, you still follow them but their videos stop appearing in your feed — they can still see your content and message you. When you unfollow someone, they can still see your videos unless your account is private. Blocking is the strongest privacy tool TikTok offers for individual users.

Key Takeaways

  • You can block someone directly from their profile, from a comment they left on your video, or from a direct message they sent you.
  • A blocked person cannot see your videos, send you messages, or find your profile by searching, but they may realize they are blocked if they try to visit your profile.
  • You can unblock someone at any time by going to your blocked list in privacy settings.
  • Blocking someone does not delete past comments they left on your videos or messages you already exchanged — you may need to delete those separately.
  • If someone is harassing you across multiple accounts, you may need to block each account individually or report them to TikTok.

How to block someone from their TikTok profile

Open the TikTok app and navigate to the profile of the person you want to block. You can find them by searching their username in the search tab at the bottom of the screen. Once you are on their profile, tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen. A menu will appear with several options.

Tap "Block" from the menu. A confirmation message will appear asking if you want to block this user. Tap "Block" again to confirm. The person is now blocked and cannot see your profile or content.

How to block someone from a comment or direct message

If someone leaves a comment on one of your videos that you want to block them for, tap the three dots next to their comment. A menu will appear with options including "Block user." Tap that option and confirm the block. You can also delete the comment itself by tapping the three dots and selecting "Delete comment."

If someone sends you a direct message and you want to block them, open the message thread. Tap the person's username at the top of the chat. Their profile will open. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Block." You can also swipe left on the message thread in your inbox (on iPhone) or long-press the thread (on Android) and tap the block icon.

How to unblock someone on TikTok

If you change your mind about blocking someone, you can unblock them through your privacy settings. Open TikTok and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner to go to your profile. Tap the three lines in the upper right corner to open the menu. Scroll down and tap "Settings and privacy," then tap "Privacy."

Scroll down to find "Blocked accounts" and tap it. You will see a list of everyone you have blocked. Find the person you want to unblock and tap the minus sign or "Unblock" button next to their name. Confirm the action. They can now see your profile and content again, and you will appear in their search results.

What happens to past comments and messages when you block someone

Blocking someone does not automatically delete comments they left on your videos before you blocked them. Those comments will still be visible on your videos unless you delete them manually. To remove a past comment, go to the video, tap the three dots next to the comment, and select "Delete comment."

Direct messages you exchanged with someone before blocking them will also remain in your inbox. You can delete the entire message thread by swiping left on it (iPhone) or long-pressing it (Android) and tapping delete. However, deleting the thread does not notify the other person or undo anything they saw while the conversation was active.

Blocking someone who is harassing you across multiple accounts

If someone creates new accounts to contact you after you have blocked them, you will need to block each new account individually. There is no way to block someone's entire person across all their accounts at once. Block each account as it appears using the same steps described above.

If the harassment continues or escalates, you can report the person to TikTok. When you block someone, you have the option to also report them. Tap the three dots on their profile, select "Block," and then select "Report" from the menu that appears. Choose the reason for the report — options include harassment, hate speech, or other violations depending on what is happening. TikTok reviews reports and may take action against accounts that violate their community guidelines.

How to tell if someone has blocked you

If you think someone has blocked you, try searching for their username in the search tab. If their profile does not appear in results, they may have blocked you, made their account private, or deleted their account. Try visiting their profile directly if you have a link to it. If you see a message saying "User not found" or "This account is unavailable," you are likely blocked.

You can also check if they have blocked you by looking at your past interactions. If you previously followed them and can no longer see their profile or videos, and their account still exists (you can confirm this by asking a friend to search for them), they have probably blocked you. Keep in mind that a private account will also prevent you from seeing their videos, but you will still be able to see their profile and send them a follow request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone tell if I blocked them?

TikTok does not send a notification when you block someone, so they will not receive an alert. However, if they try to visit your profile or search for you, they will realize they cannot find you. They may suspect they are blocked, but they cannot see a list of who has blocked them.

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

Once you block someone, they cannot see your profile or any of your videos going forward. However, comments you left on their videos before the block will still be visible to them and others. You can delete your own comments by going to their video, finding your comment, and tapping the three dots next to it to delete it.

What is the difference between blocking and reporting someone?

Blocking prevents someone from seeing your content and contacting you, but only affects your experience. Reporting tells TikTok that someone has violated community guidelines, and TikTok may take action against their account. You can do both at the same time if someone is harassing or threatening you.

Can I block someone without them knowing?

Yes. Blocking is silent — the person does not receive a notification. They will only know if they try to find your profile and cannot, or if they notice they can no longer see your videos or send you messages.