Blocking stops someone from viewing your profile, videos, and comments
When you block someone on TikTok, they cannot see your videos, find your profile by searching, or interact with your content. They also cannot send you direct messages. If they try to visit your profile directly, they will see a message saying the account is not available. The block is one-way — they may not know they are blocked, though they might figure it out if they try to search for you and cannot find you.
Blocking is different from muting or unfollowing. Muting hides someone's videos from your feed without them knowing. Unfollowing removes them from your followers list but they can still see your public videos. Blocking is the strongest privacy tool TikTok offers for individual accounts.
Key Takeaways
- You can block someone from their profile, from a comment they left, or from your followers list, and the process takes seconds.
- A blocked person cannot see your videos, message you, or find your profile through search, but they may notice if they try to visit your profile directly.
- You can unblock someone at any time by finding them in your blocked list and tapping unblock.
- If someone is harassing you across multiple accounts, blocking one account does not stop the others — you may need to report them to TikTok instead.
How to block someone from their profile
Open TikTok and navigate to the person's profile. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of their profile. A menu will appear with several options. Select "Block" from that menu. TikTok will ask you to confirm — tap "Block" again to finish.
After you block them, you will be taken away from their profile. If you were following them, TikTok will automatically unfollow you as well. You can reverse this at any time by going to your settings, finding your blocked list, and tapping "Unblock" next to their name.
How to block someone from a comment
If someone leaves a comment on your video that you want to block them for, you do not have to visit their profile first. Open your video, find their comment, and tap the three dots next to it. Select "Block user" from the menu. TikTok will confirm the block when ready.
This method is faster if you are scrolling through comments and see someone you want to block. The block works the same way — they lose access to your profile and cannot message you.
How to block someone from your followers list
Go to your profile and tap "Followers" to see everyone following you. Find the person you want to block and tap the three dots next to their name. Select "Block" from the menu. Confirm the block when TikTok asks.
Blocking someone from your followers list also removes them from following you. This is useful if you want to remove someone without visiting their profile or waiting for them to comment on your videos.
What happens when you block someone
The blocked person loses several abilities when ready. They cannot view any of your videos, including ones you posted before the block. They cannot see your profile when they search for your username. They cannot send you direct messages, and any existing messages between you will remain in your chat history but they cannot send new ones. If they try to visit your profile using a direct link, they will see a message saying "User not found" or "This account is not available."
The blocked person may not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they can figure it out by trying to search for you or visit your profile. There is no way to block someone invisibly on TikTok — if they suspect it, they can confirm it by trying to find you.
When blocking is not enough
If someone is harassing you, blocking one account may not stop them. People can create new accounts and continue to bother you. If this happens, you should report them to TikTok rather than just blocking. Open their profile, tap the three dots, and select "Report." Choose "Harassment" or the reason that fits what they are doing. TikTok takes reports seriously and may remove the account or restrict what they can do.
If the harassment is severe — threats, explicit images, or coordinated attacks — take screenshots and consider reporting to local law enforcement as well. TikTok can provide information to police if there is a legal case, but only if you report the behavior to them first.
How to unblock someone
Go to your profile and tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom right to open your menu. Select "Settings and privacy," then "Privacy," then "Blocked accounts." You will see a list of everyone you have blocked. Find the person you want to unblock and tap "Unblock" next to their name. Confirm when TikTok asks.
Unblocking someone restores their ability to see your videos, message you, and find your profile. It does not automatically re-follow them — they will need to follow you again if they want to see your videos in their feed. You can block and unblock the same person as many times as you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone tell if I blocked them?
TikTok does not send a notification when you block someone, but they can figure it out by searching for your username or trying to visit your profile. If they see "User not found," they will know something is wrong. There is no way to block someone without them being able to discover it if they look.
Will blocking someone delete our messages?
No. Your message history with them stays in your chat, but they cannot send you new messages. You can still see what they wrote before the block. If you want to delete the conversation, you can do that separately from blocking.
What if someone blocks me?
You will not see a notification, but you will notice when you try to visit their profile or search for them. If you see "User not found," they may have blocked you, deleted their account, or made it private. You cannot unblock yourself — only they can unblock you.
Does blocking someone on TikTok block them on other apps?
No. Blocking on TikTok only affects TikTok. If the person also has you on Instagram, Facebook, or other platforms, they can still see you there. You would need to block them separately on each app.
Can I block someone without them knowing my account exists?
If you block someone before they follow you or see your videos, they may never know you exist. But if they have already seen your content or followed you, blocking will make them realize something changed. There is no completely invisible block on TikTok.