You cannot delete a follower directly, but you can block and unblock them to remove them from your follower list
Twitter does not have a "remove follower" button. The only way to take someone off your follower list is to block them, then unblock them when ready. When you unblock, they stay removed from your followers — they just won't know you blocked them in the first place, since the block lasts only seconds. This is different from muting (which hides their posts from your feed) or reporting (which flags their account to Twitter staff).
The block-and-unblock method works the same way on the web, the mobile app, and the desktop app. It takes about 30 seconds and leaves no notification on their end.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking someone and then unblocking them removes them from your followers without sending them a notification.
- The person can still see your public posts and follow you again if they want to — they just won't know you removed them.
- Muting is different from removing: a muted follower stays on your list, but you stop seeing their posts in your feed.
- If you want to prevent someone from following you in the future, you can block them permanently instead of unblocking.
How to remove a follower on the web or desktop app
Go to your profile by clicking your profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Profile". Scroll down to find the follower you want to remove. You can also use the search bar at the top to find them faster — search for their username and click on their profile from the results.
Once you are on their profile, look for the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of their profile header (next to the "Following" button if they follow you back). Click it and select "Block @[username]". A confirmation box will appear — click "Block" again to confirm.
Wait a few seconds, then click the three-dot menu again and select "Unblock @[username]". Confirm the unblock. They are now removed from your followers, and they will not receive a notification about the block or the unblock.
How to remove a follower on the mobile app
Open your profile by tapping your profile picture at the bottom of the screen, then tap "Profile". Scroll through your followers or use the search icon at the top to find the person you want to remove. Tap on their profile to open it.
Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of their profile. Select "Block @[username]" from the menu. A confirmation screen will appear — tap "Block" to confirm the action.
After a few seconds, tap the three-dot menu again and select "Unblock @[username]". Confirm the unblock. The person is now removed from your follower list without any notification sent to them.
Why someone might not know you removed them
Twitter does not notify users when they are blocked or unblocked. The person will not see a message, email, or in-app alert. They may notice they can no longer see your profile if they go looking for you, but they will have no way to know you removed them specifically — they might assume you deleted your account or changed your username.
If you unblock them quickly (within a few seconds), they are even less likely to notice anything happened. The block-and-unblock method is designed to be invisible to the other person.
The difference between removing, muting, and blocking
Removing a follower (via block-and-unblock) takes them off your follower list entirely. They can still see your public posts and follow you again if they choose. You can still see their posts and profile unless you also mute or block them.
Muting a follower keeps them on your list but hides their posts from your home feed. They will not know you muted them. You can still visit their profile and see their posts if you want to. Muting is useful when you want to stay connected but do not want to see their content every day.
Blocking a follower (and keeping them blocked) removes them from your followers and prevents them from seeing your profile, sending you messages, or following you again. They will not be notified that you blocked them, but if they search for your profile, they will see a message saying they are blocked. Blocking is stronger than removing and is useful when you want to cut off contact entirely.
What happens after you remove a follower
Once you unblock someone, they are off your follower list. If they visit your profile, they will see a "Follow" button instead of "Following". They can click it and follow you again at any time — there is no permanent barrier preventing them from re-following you.
You will still be able to see their posts in your feed if you follow them back. If you do not follow them, you will only see their posts if you visit their profile directly. They can still like, retweet, and reply to your public posts, just like any other non-follower can.
When to remove versus mute versus block
Remove a follower when you want them off your list but do not mind if they see your public posts or follow you again later. This is useful for people who followed you by accident, accounts you no longer want to see updates from, or followers whose content does not interest you anymore.
Mute a follower when you want to stay connected (so they do not notice anything changed) but do not want to see their posts. This is useful for people you know in real life, colleagues, or accounts that post too frequently for your taste.
Block a follower when you want to cut off contact completely and prevent them from interacting with you. This is useful for accounts that harass you, spam your mentions, or make you uncomfortable. Blocking is more visible than removing or muting, so use it only when you need a stronger boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will they get a notification if I remove them?
No. Twitter does not send notifications for blocks or unblocks. They will not know you removed them unless they notice the "Follow" button on your profile or check their follower count and realize it dropped.
Can they still see my tweets after I remove them?
Yes, if your account is public. They can still see all your public posts, retweets, and replies. They just will not see your posts in their home feed unless they follow you again. If your account is private, they will not see your posts unless you approve them as a follower.
What if I remove someone and they follow me again?
You can remove them again using the same block-and-unblock method. There is no limit to how many times you can remove the same person. If you want to prevent them from following you permanently, block them instead of unblocking.
Is removing a follower the same as blocking them?
No. Blocking is permanent (unless you unblock) and more visible — they will see a message if they try to visit your profile. Removing (via block-and-unblock) is invisible and temporary; they can follow you again anytime. Use blocking only when you want a stronger boundary.
Can I see a list of people I have removed?
No. Twitter does not keep a record of removed followers. Once you unblock someone, there is no way to see that you removed them. If you want to remember who you removed, you would need to keep your own list outside of Twitter.