How to Block Someone on TikTok (Step-by-Step, 2025)

If you’re dealing with spam or harassment, knowing how to block someone on TikTok is essential. Below are quick methods on mobile and desktop, what blocking actually does, how to unblock, and extra safety tips.

Pro tip: If you run multiple accounts and need structured moderation and growth, check out Social Media Management.

What Blocking Does on TikTok

• The blocked person can’t view your profile or videos, comment, DM, stitch/duet, mention, or tag you.

• They’re removed from your followers, and you from theirs.

• No notification is sent.

• You can unblock anytime.

How to Block Someone on TikTok (Mobile: iPhone & Android)

Method 1: From the user’s profile

1. Open TikTok and visit the user’s profile.

2. Tap the three-dot or More icon in the top-right.

3. Choose Block – Confirm.
   
   

Method 2: From Direct Messages (DMs)

1. Open Inbox – the chat with that user.

2. Tap the three-dot icon (top-right) – Block – Confirm.
   
   

How to Block Someone on TikTok (Desktop/Web)

1. Go to tiktok.com and open the user’s profile.

2. Click the three-dot or More button.

3. Select Block – Confirm.
   
   

How to Unblock on TikTok

1. Go to your profile – Menu – Settings and privacy.

2. Tap Privacy – Blocked accounts.

3. Find the user – Unblock.

Alternatives to Blocking

Remove a follower

Profile – Followers – find the user – three-dot menu – Remove.

Limit who can interact

Settings and privacy – Privacy:

• Adjust who can comment/message/mention.

• Turn on Comment filters and Keyword filters to hide problem phrases.

Mark videos Not Interested

Long-press any video – Not interested to train your feed.

Troubleshooting

I blocked someone but still see them

You may be seeing cached content or reposts by others. Keep scrolling; the block will hold going forward.

Can a blocked user still find me by search?

A proper block removes your profile and videos from that account’s view.

Will they know I blocked them?

TikTok doesn’t notify users when they are blocked.

Safety Tips

• Act fast: block and report clear harassment or impersonation.

• Review privacy monthly (DMs, mentions, comments).

• Use keyword filters to auto-hide common spam phrases.

• Screenshot incidents before blocking if you may need to report.

FAQ

How many people can I block?

There’s no practical limit for normal use.

Does blocking delete old comments?

Old comments may remain on previous threads, but the user can’t interact further.

Can I block multiple accounts at once?

Yes, via Manage multiple in comments you can select multiple commenters and block them.

You can talk more here about TikTok’s community guidelines and Clickfarm Solutions.