Blocking someone on Spotify stops them from seeing your profile and activity

When you block a user on Spotify, they can no longer see your profile, your playlists, or what you are listening to in real time. They cannot follow you, send you messages through the app, or see you in their search results. If they try to visit your profile directly, they will see a message that the profile is not available. Blocking is one-way — the person does not get a notification that you blocked them, but they may figure it out if they try to access your profile and cannot.

Spotify does not have a built-in "block" button in the way some social apps do. Instead, you block someone by removing them from your followers and then adjusting your privacy settings, or by reporting them if the issue involves harassment or abuse. The method depends on whether the person is already following you, whether you want to prevent them from following you in the future, and whether their behavior warrants a report to Spotify.

Key Takeaways

  • You can prevent someone from following you by making your profile private, which stops all new followers but also hides your activity from everyone.
  • To block a specific person, remove them from your followers first, then report them to Spotify if they are harassing you or breaking the terms of service.
  • If someone is already following you, go to your profile, find their name in your followers list, and select the option to remove them.
  • Blocking through a report is stronger than straightforward removing a follower, because Spotify can prevent them from re-following you or contacting you.
  • Spotify does not notify the person that you removed them or reported them, but they will see they can no longer access your profile.

Remove a follower from your profile

If someone is already following you and you want to stop them from seeing your activity, the first step is to remove them from your followers list. On the Spotify app or web player, go to your profile by tapping or clicking your username in the top right corner. Select "Profile" or "View Profile" to see your public profile page.

Scroll down to the "Followers" section and find the person you want to remove. On mobile, tap the three dots next to their name. On the web player, hover over their name and click the three dots that appear. Select "Remove from Followers" or "Remove This Follower." They will no longer see your activity, but they can still search for you and try to follow you again unless you take the next step.

Make your profile private to prevent new followers

If you want to stop anyone from following you without blocking specific people, you can make your profile private. Go to your profile, then select the settings icon (usually a gear or three horizontal lines). Look for "Privacy" or "Social" settings and toggle "Private Profile" or "Make Profile Private" to on.

When your profile is private, no one can follow you unless you approve them first, and no one can see your listening activity, playlists, or followers. This is a broad measure — it hides your activity from everyone, including friends who may want to see what you are listening to. If you only want to block one or two people, removing them as followers and then reporting them is a better option than making your entire profile private.

Report someone for harassment or abuse

If someone is harassing you, sending unwanted messages, or violating Spotify's terms of service, you can report them directly to Spotify. This is stronger than straightforward removing them as a follower, because Spotify can take action on their account. Go to their profile, tap or click the three dots menu, and select "Report User" or "Report Profile."

Describe what happened — for example, repeated unwanted contact, abusive messages, or spam. Be specific about when the behavior occurred and what it was. Spotify reviews reports and can restrict the person's ability to follow you, message you, or use the platform if the behavior violates their community guidelines. You do not need to provide evidence, but the more detail you give, the more likely Spotify is to take action.

Understand what blocking does and does not do

Blocking (through removal and reporting) prevents someone from seeing your profile, following you, or contacting you through Spotify. However, it does not prevent them from listening to the same songs or playlists as you, or from seeing your name if you are tagged in a shared playlist by someone else. If you and the person share a mutual friend who has a collaborative playlist, your name may still appear there.

Blocking also does not delete any past interactions. If you had a conversation with the person before you blocked them, that conversation history remains on your account. If you want to remove a message thread entirely, you may need to delete the conversation separately, depending on how Spotify's messaging system works at the time you are reading this.

What to do if someone keeps trying to contact you

If someone removes themselves from your followers, creates a new account, and follows you again, or finds other ways to contact you, document each instance and report it again. Take screenshots of any messages or behavior that violates Spotify's terms. Report the new account the same way you reported the first one.

If the behavior is threatening or illegal, you can also report it to local law enforcement or the platform where the contact is happening (for example, if they are messaging you through Instagram or another app). Spotify's reporting system is designed for violations of their terms of service, not for criminal behavior, so external reporting may be necessary if the situation is serious.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the person know I blocked them?

Spotify does not send a notification when you remove someone as a follower or report them. However, if they try to visit your profile and cannot access it, or if they notice they can no longer see your activity, they may realize you took action. There is no way to block someone completely invisibly.

Can I unblock someone after I block them?

If you removed them as a follower, they can follow you again if your profile is public. If you reported them to Spotify, Spotify may have restricted their ability to follow you, and you would need to contact Spotify support to reverse that restriction. In most cases, it is easier to straightforward remove them again if they try to follow you.

What if I blocked someone by mistake?

If you removed someone as a follower by mistake, they can follow you again. If you reported them to Spotify, contact Spotify support through the app or website and explain the situation. Spotify can review the report and lift any restrictions they placed on the person's account.

Can I see who I have blocked?

Spotify does not have a dedicated "blocked users" list. You can see your followers list and notice who is no longer there, but you cannot view a history of everyone you have removed or reported. If you need to remember who you blocked, keep a note outside the app.

Does blocking someone on Spotify block them on other platforms?

No. Blocking on Spotify only affects Spotify. If the person also follows you on Instagram, Facebook, or another platform, they can still see your activity there. You would need to block them separately on each platform.