How to Block Someone on TikTok

TikTok is a great platform for discovering creative and funny videos. Even so, there may be content you don’t enjoy or find offensive. Fortunately, you can wave goodbye to unwanted clips by blocking accounts on TikTok. This ensures that your feed stays positive and entertaining. This tutorial walks you through the steps of how to block someone on TikTok.     

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How to Block Someone on TikTok

Strangely enough, blocking someone on TikTok is not very straightforward. You have to poke around a bit to find the option, which is hidden under an unlikely menu.

Mobile

Block someone on TikTok by navigating to their profile.

When watching videos via your TikTok feed, the video poster’s account name should appear on the lower-left side of the display. Tap on it to be taken to their profile. If you spot a comment on a clip or live feed, tap on the person’s profile image to go to their profile.

Once you’ve made it to their profile, tap on the Share icon in the upper-right corner.

Tap on the Block option underneath all the Share to options.

Press Block in the pop-up window to confirm your selection.

The blocked user’s profile will reload, hiding all content from view. Hit Unblock if you change your mind.

You can also block someone through direct messages. Note, however, that you can only message someone on TikTok if you both follow each other. Open the message, and tap on the three dots in the upper-right corner.

Toggle the switch next to Block on the next page.

If you find the clip truly offensive, report it by pressing the Share button in the menu on the right side of the video.

Select Report. Note that you won’t find the Block option hiding under this menu.

Tip: learn how to link your TikTok account to Instagram and cross-share between platforms.

PC

If you’re browsing TikTok via your browser on your computer, the option is under a different menu.

Navigate to the person’s profile as previously explained, but instead of pressing on the Share icon, hover your mouse over the three dots next to it.

Click on the Block option, then press Block once again. You can press the Unblock button if you change your mind.

You can also block via direct messages on your PC.

Go to your messages. Click the three dots next to the person’s message thread, and select Block.

Tip: suspect that you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp? Here’s how to tell.

How to Unblock Someone on TikTok

It’s possible to unblock the TikTok accounts you previously restricted.

Search for the TikTok user account using the app’s search function. While TikTok mentions that once you block someone, you won’t be able to find the profile anymore, that’s not really the case. In my experience, the opposite was true. There will be a small Blocked by you tag underneath the username once you’ve identified the account.

If you don’t remember the name of the account(s) you blocked, follow the steps below.

Mobile

Open TikTok and press on the Profile tab at the bottom.

Press on the hamburger menu in the top right.

Select Settings and privacy, then tap on Privacy.

Scroll to the bottom, and tap on Blocked accounts.

Tap the Unblock button for each account you want to unblock.

FYI: need to quickly edit a video? Learn how to do that from your browser.

PC

If you want to do this from your PC, hover your mouse over your profile picture in the upper-right corner, then select Settings from the drop-down menu.

On the next page, click Blocked accounts to see the list of accounts you restricted.

Click on Unblock next to the account(s) you want to restore.

How to Block Multiple People on TikTok at Once

You can block multiple accounts on TikTok to save time, but only when blocking people commenting on your own clips. It won’t work on comments on videos you didn’t post.

Open a comment section for a clip on TikTok. Long-press on a comment, and select Manage multiple comments.

Select the comments from the accounts you want to block, and tap More.

Select Block accounts, then Block accounts again in the confirmation pop-up.

Tip: learn how to easily repost videos on TikTok.

What Happens When You Block Someone on TikTok

Once you block someone on TikTok, you won’t be able to view most of their content on the app. The following conditions will also happen:

• You won’t be able to view the person’s profile and stories and vice versa (even if you’ve set it to public).
• The blocked person won’t be able to add you as a friend or start a chat with you.
• If the person follows you, they will be removed from your Followers list on TikTok.
• The person won’t be able to follow you again or send you a direct message/call.
• Blocked users may be able to see your account/name in scenarios like multi-host live streaming, duets posted by others, or group chats in which you both participate.
• The person won’t be notified that they were blocked.

Tip: if you prefer Instagram Reels, learn how to use Reel templates and create quick clips.

Now that you know how to block someone on TikTok, you may want to continue these actions on other social media apps. Learn how to block people on Instagram, Facebook, and more. Alternatively, Android users may want to learn how to completely block Internet access for specific Android apps. If you want to take a break from TikTok, it may be worth checking out.

All images and screenshots by Alexandra Arici.