What blocking does on Pinterest
When you block someone on Pinterest, they cannot see your profile, your pins, or your boards. They cannot send you messages or follow you. If they search for you by name, your profile will not appear in their results. Blocking is permanent until you choose to unblock them — there is no time limit.
The person you block will not receive a notification that you blocked them. However, if they were already following you, they will notice they can no longer see your content. If they try to visit your profile directly, they will see a message saying the profile is not available.
Blocking is different from muting. When you mute someone, you straightforward stop seeing their pins in your home feed, but they can still see your public content and follow you. Blocking is the stronger action when you need complete separation.
Key Takeaways
- You can block someone directly from their profile or from a pin they created by tapping the three-dot menu and selecting the block option.
- Blocked users cannot see your profile, pins, or boards, and cannot send you messages or follow you.
- The person you block will not be notified, but they will notice if they try to visit your profile or search for you.
- You can view your list of blocked users in your account settings and unblock anyone at any time.
How to block someone from their profile
Open Pinterest and navigate to the profile of the person you want to block. You can find them by searching their username or by tapping their name on one of their pins. Once you are on their profile page, look for the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Tap the three-dot menu. A list of options will appear. Select "Block [username]" from this menu. Pinterest will ask you to confirm — tap "Block" again to complete the action. The person is now blocked, and you will be returned to your home feed.
How to block someone from one of their pins
If you see a pin from someone you want to block, you do not need to visit their profile first. Tap the three-dot menu icon on the pin itself — this appears in the corner of the pin image. A menu will pop up with several options.
Select "Block [username]" from this menu. Confirm the action when prompted. The pin will disappear from your feed, and you will no longer see content from this person.
Blocking someone who has messaged you
If someone has sent you a message on Pinterest that you want to block, open your messages. Find the conversation with the person you want to block and tap the three-dot menu icon next to their name or at the top of the conversation thread.
Select the block option from the menu. This will block them from sending you further messages and will also block their profile in the same way as blocking from their profile page. The conversation will remain in your message history, but they will not be able to contact you again.
How to see who you have blocked
To view your list of blocked users, tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Tap the settings icon (the gear symbol) in the upper right. Scroll down and select "Blocked users" or "Privacy and data" depending on your version of the app.
You will see a list of everyone you have blocked. Each name will have an "Unblock" button next to it. If you change your mind about blocking someone, tap "Unblock" to restore their ability to see your profile and send you messages.
What happens to existing pins and messages
If you blocked someone after they already pinned or saved your content, those pins remain in their account. However, they will not be able to see your profile or any new pins you create. If they try to click through to your profile from an old pin, they will see a message that the profile is not available.
Any messages you exchanged before blocking will stay in your message history, but the blocked person cannot send you new messages. If you unblock them later, they will be able to message you again, but the conversation history will still be there.
Blocking on the Pinterest website versus the app
The blocking process is nearly identical on the Pinterest website and the mobile app. On the website, navigate to someone's profile and tap the three-dot menu in the upper right, then select "Block." On the app, the steps are the same — find the three-dot menu and select the block option.
If you block someone on the website, they are blocked across all platforms where you use Pinterest, including the app. You do not need to block them separately on each device. Your blocked list syncs across all your devices automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person I block know that I blocked them?
Pinterest does not send a notification when you block someone. However, if they were following you, they will notice they can no longer see your content. If they search for your name or try to visit your profile directly, they will see that it is unavailable, which may signal to them that you blocked them.
Can I block someone without visiting their profile?
Yes. You can block someone directly from any pin they created by tapping the three-dot menu on the pin and selecting the block option. You can also block someone from a message conversation without opening their profile.
What if I block someone by mistake?
Go to your settings, find "Blocked users," and tap "Unblock" next to their name. They will when ready be able to see your profile and content again. There is no waiting period or confirmation required to unblock someone.
Can a blocked person still see my pins if I shared them elsewhere?
If you shared a pin on another platform like Facebook or Twitter, a blocked person could still see it there. However, they cannot click through to your Pinterest profile from that pin. Blocking only affects what they can see within Pinterest itself.
Do I need to block someone if I just want to stop seeing their content?
No. If you straightforward want to stop seeing someone's pins in your feed but do not need to prevent them from seeing your content, use the mute feature instead. Tap the three-dot menu on their pin and select "Mute [username]." They will not know you muted them, and you can unmute anytime.