The fastest way to block a subreddit
You can block a subreddit so it stops appearing in your feed on Reddit. On the web version, go to the subreddit's page, click the three-dot menu in the top right, and select "Block community." On the Reddit mobile app, tap the three-dot menu on any post from that subreddit and choose "Block community." The subreddit will disappear from your home feed, popular page, and search results within seconds.
Blocking is different from muting. When you mute a subreddit, posts still appear in your feed but you can scroll past them. When you block a subreddit, you will not see posts from it at all, and the subreddit will not show up in your recommendations. You cannot undo a block when ready — Reddit requires you to wait a few minutes before unblocking if you change your mind.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking a subreddit removes all its posts from your home feed, popular page, and search results.
- You can block from the subreddit's main page using the three-dot menu, or from any individual post.
- Blocked subreddits will not reappear in recommendations or suggested communities.
- You can unblock a subreddit after a short waiting period if you change your mind.
Blocking from the subreddit's main page
Visit the subreddit directly by typing its name into the search bar or clicking a link to it. Once you are on the subreddit's page, look for the three-dot menu button in the top right corner of the page. Click it and a dropdown menu will appear with several options.
Select "Block community" from the menu. A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure. Click "Block" again to confirm. The subreddit is now blocked and will no longer appear in your feed or recommendations.
Blocking from a post in your feed
You do not have to visit the subreddit's page to block it. If you see a post from a subreddit you want to block while scrolling your home feed, tap or click the three-dot menu on that post. This menu appears in the top right corner of the post card.
Select "Block community" from the menu. The post will disappear from your feed when ready, and no future posts from that subreddit will appear. This method is faster if you are already scrolling and do not want to navigate to the subreddit's main page.
The difference between blocking and muting
Muting a subreddit hides posts from it in your feed, but the subreddit still exists in your recommendations and search results. You can still visit it if you search for it by name. Muting is useful if you want to take a break from a subreddit without permanently removing it from your options.
Blocking removes the subreddit entirely from your experience on Reddit. Posts disappear, recommendations stop, and the subreddit will not show up in search results. Blocking is stronger and more permanent than muting. Use blocking when you do not want to see content from a community at all.
Unblocking a subreddit
If you block a subreddit by mistake or change your mind, you can unblock it. Go to your Reddit settings by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner and selecting "Settings." On mobile, tap your profile icon and scroll down to "Settings."
Look for "Blocked" or "Safety" in the settings menu. You will see a list of all subreddits you have blocked. Find the one you want to unblock and click or tap the "X" next to it. Reddit may require you to wait a few minutes after blocking before you can unblock, so if the option is grayed out, try again in a moment.
What happens when you block a subreddit
When you block a subreddit, Reddit removes it from multiple places at once. Your home feed will no longer show posts from that community. The "Popular" page will not recommend posts from it. If you search for topics, posts from the blocked subreddit will not appear in results. The subreddit will also stop appearing in "Recommended Communities" or "Discover" sections.
Other users cannot see that you have blocked a subreddit. Blocking is private to your account. The subreddit itself continues to exist and function normally — blocking only affects what you see on your own account.
Blocking multiple subreddits at once
Reddit does not have a feature to block multiple subreddits in one action. You must block each subreddit individually using the three-dot menu method. If you want to block many subreddits, the fastest approach is to block them as you encounter them in your feed rather than trying to do them all at once.
Some users create a custom feed that includes only subreddits they want to see, which is another way to control what appears in your feed. You can create a custom feed by going to your home page, clicking "Create a custom feed," and adding only the communities you want. This does not block anything, but it gives you a separate feed with only your chosen subreddits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I block a subreddit from my phone?
Yes. On the Reddit mobile app, find a post from that subreddit, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Block community." The process is the same on iPhone and Android. You can also visit the subreddit's page directly and use the menu there.
Will the subreddit know I blocked it?
No. Blocking is private to your account. The subreddit's moderators and users cannot see that you have blocked it. Your account will not appear in the subreddit's member list or activity logs.
Can I block a subreddit I am a member of?
Yes. You can block a subreddit even if you have joined it. Blocking will remove it from your feed and unsubscribe you from it at the same time. If you unblock it later, you will need to join it again manually.
What if I block a subreddit by accident?
Go to your Settings, find "Blocked," and look for the subreddit in the list. Click the "X" next to it to unblock. Reddit may require a short wait between blocking and unblocking, so if the option is grayed out, try again in a few minutes.
Does blocking a subreddit affect my saved posts?
No. Posts you have saved from a blocked subreddit will remain in your saved list. Blocking only removes the subreddit from your feed and recommendations — it does not delete your saved content or history.