How to block someone on Tinder
Open the conversation with the person you want to block. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the chat. Select Block from the menu that appears. Tinder will ask you to confirm — tap Block again. The person can no longer message you, see your profile, or match with you again.
Once you block someone, Tinder removes the conversation from your inbox when ready. The blocked person cannot tell they have been blocked just by looking at the app — they will only know if they try to message you and see an error, or search for your profile and cannot find it. You can unblock someone later by going to your Settings, selecting Blocked Profiles, finding their name, and tapping Unblock.
Blocking is different from unmatching. When you unmatch, the conversation disappears from your inbox but the person can still see your profile and match with you again. Blocking prevents all contact and visibility.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking someone removes them from your inbox, prevents them from messaging you, and hides your profile from their view.
- The three-dot menu in any conversation is where you find the block option — no need to go to settings first.
- A blocked person will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they will see an error if they try to message you.
- You can unblock someone anytime through Settings, and they will be able to see your profile and match with you again.
- Reporting someone for harassment or inappropriate behavior is separate from blocking and sends information to Tinder's safety team.
When to block versus when to report
Block someone if you straightforward do not want to hear from them again — they sent an unwanted message, you are not interested, or you want to end contact. Blocking is a personal boundary tool that only affects your own experience.
Report someone if they have harassed you, sent explicit images without consent, threatened you, or broken Tinder's community guidelines. Reporting sends their behavior to Tinder's moderation team, who can investigate and take action against their account. You can block and report the same person — they are not mutually exclusive. To report, tap the three-dot menu and select Report instead of Block, then choose the reason that fits what happened.
Reporting takes longer than blocking because Tinder reviews each report. Blocking happens when ready and is your when ready way to stop seeing someone's messages. If someone is threatening or dangerous, you can also report them to local police and provide screenshots of the conversation.
How to find your blocked list
Go to your profile by tapping the person icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap the gear icon for Settings. Scroll down and select Blocked Profiles. You will see a list of everyone you have blocked on this account.
From this list, you can unblock anyone by tapping their name and selecting Unblock. Unblocking restores their ability to see your profile and message you, but it does not restore old conversations — those remain deleted. If you unblock someone and they message you again, the conversation will be new.
What happens after you block someone
The blocked person loses access to your profile. If they search for you by name or swipe through the app, they will not see you. Any existing conversation between you disappears from your inbox, though Tinder keeps a record on their end that the conversation existed.
If the blocked person tries to message you using an old link or screenshot, the message will not go through — they will see an error saying the conversation is no longer available. They cannot create a new match with you because Tinder prevents them from seeing your profile at all.
Blocking does not delete your account or remove you from Tinder entirely. You remain active for everyone else. The blocked person straightforward cannot interact with you or find you on the platform.
Blocking on different devices
The blocking process is the same on iPhone and Android. Open the conversation, tap the three-dot menu, and select Block. If you use Tinder on a web browser, the three-dot menu appears in the same location — top right of the conversation window.
Your block list syncs across all devices. If you block someone on your phone, they are also blocked when you open Tinder on a tablet or computer. If you unblock them on one device, they are unblocked everywhere.
What to do if someone creates a new account to contact you
If someone you blocked creates a new Tinder account and tries to contact you again, block the new account as well. Report both accounts to Tinder by tapping the three-dot menu and selecting Report, then choosing Harassment or Spam. Explain in the report that this is a repeat contact from a previously blocked account.
Tinder can see when accounts are linked to the same person and may take action against them for ban evasion. If the harassment continues or escalates, take screenshots of the conversations and report them to your local police department. You can also block the person's phone number if they contact you outside the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone tell if I blocked them?
They will not get a notification saying you blocked them. However, if they try to message you or search for your profile and cannot find it, they will realize something happened. There is no way for them to know for certain whether you blocked them or deleted your account.
If I unblock someone, can they see old messages?
No. When you block someone, the conversation is deleted from both sides. Unblocking does not restore it. If you unblock them and they message you, you are starting a new conversation with no history.
Does blocking someone delete their messages from my phone?
Blocking removes the conversation from your Tinder inbox. If you took screenshots of their messages or saved them outside the app, those remain on your phone. Blocking only affects what you see in the Tinder app itself.
What is the difference between blocking and deleting a conversation?
Deleting a conversation removes it from your inbox but the person can still message you and see your profile. Blocking prevents them from messaging you and hides your profile from their view. Blocking is permanent until you unblock; deleting is just removing the chat from your view.
Can I block someone without opening a conversation with them?
No. You can only block someone from within an active conversation. If you want to avoid someone, unmatch them instead — this removes the conversation from your inbox without blocking them. If they try to match with you again later, you can block them at that point.