What is the block list on TikTok?
The block list on TikTok allows you to prevent other users from interacting with your account or viewing your content. When you block someone, their comments on your videos will be hidden and they will be restricted from contacting you directly through messaging or commenting.
According to TikTok’s support page, “Blocking an account means that the account can no longer see your profile, view your videos, message you, or comment on your content” (https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/report-a-problem/blocked-accounts-and-videos). By adding users to your block list, you can control your TikTok experience and limit unwanted interactions.
Why block users on TikTok?
There are a few key reasons you may want to block other users on TikTok:
- To avoid harassment or bullying. If another user is repeatedly posting hurtful, offensive, or abusive comments on your videos or sending you abusive messages or comments, blocking them can help stop this behavior.
- To control your digital space. Blocking users allows you to curate the types of people and content you see on TikTok.
- For emotional well-being. Seeing certain users or content can cause emotional distress or bring up painful memories. Blocking provides some distance.
- To get over an ex. Blocking an ex or someone you have romantic history with can help you move on and disengage.
Blocking provides a way to protect yourself on TikTok when others are behaving in inappropriate or harmful ways. It allows you to tailor the app experience to your needs and remove negativity or toxicity. As the Symptoms of Living blog notes, blocking can be an act of self-care and establishing boundaries.
How to View Your Block List
You can easily access and view the list of users you have blocked on TikTok by going to your profile page. Simply follow these steps:
- Open the TikTok app and tap on your profile icon in the bottom right corner.
- This will take you to your profile page. Tap on the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner to open the menu.
- Select “Settings and privacy” from the menu.
- Tap on “Privacy” from the list of options.
- Select “Blocked accounts” to view the full list of users you have blocked.
Here you can see the usernames of all the accounts you have blocked. You also have the option to unblock users if you wish. The block list shows the most recently blocked users first.
Blocking users prevents them from viewing your videos or interacting with your account in any way. It can help limit harassment, bullying, or unwanted comments and interactions on TikTok.
Blocking users from your profile
The easiest way to block a user is directly from your profile. Here’s how:
- Go to the profile of the user you want to block.
- Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner next to their username.
- A menu will pop up – tap “Block” to block that user.
- Confirm that you want to block the user.
Once you block someone, their comments on your videos will be hidden, and they won’t be able to find your profile or see your posts.
You can unblock users at any time by going to your Privacy settings and tapping “Blocked accounts.” Tap the red unblock button next to any user you want to unblock.
Blocking users from comments
You can block a user from commenting on your videos directly from their comment. Here’s how:
- Tap and hold on the comment left by the user you want to block.
- A menu will pop up – tap ‘Report’.
- On the next screen tap ‘Block [username]’ to block them.
Blocking a user this way prevents them from commenting on your current and future videos. They will be unable to interact with you in comments across the app.
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Unblocking Users
If you want to unblock a user that you previously blocked, you can easily do so by following these steps:
Go to your block list by tapping on your profile icon in the bottom right, then tapping the three lines in the top right corner, selecting “Settings and privacy,” and then “Privacy.” This will show you a list of all the accounts you have blocked.
Find the user you want to unblock in the list and tap “Unblock” next to their name. This will remove them from your blocked list and allow you to see their videos and interact with them again.
Once you unblock someone, they will be able to find your account, see your videos, and interact with your content again. You can go back and re-block them at any time if needed. Unblocking a user does not notify them or send any kind of message.
If you are having trouble finding a user you want to unblock for some reason, you can also search for their username in the search bar at the top of the blocked list screen. This will bring up their account if they are on your blocked list.
Unblocking users you no longer wish to avoid makes it easy to reconnect with TikTok creators you may have blocked in the past. Just tap “Unblock” and they will be removed from your block list.
What happens when you block someone?
When you block someone on TikTok, they can no longer view your profile or any of your content. This means they will be unable to watch your videos, like or comment on your posts, or send you direct messages.
Essentially, blocking prevents the user from interacting with your TikTok presence in any way. They won’t get notifications about your activity and your content will not show up for them on the “For You” page or anywhere else on TikTok. You will also no longer see any of their content or activity.
Blocking is a one-way action – the blocked user will not be notified or alerted that you have blocked them. From their end, it will seem like you and your account no longer exist on TikTok.
Blocking is a simple yet effective way to prevent unwanted interactions, stop harassment, and curate the type of content and users you want to engage with on the platform. It allows you to take control over your TikTok experience.
Can blocked users see your videos?
No, blocked users cannot see your videos or search for your account. When you block someone on TikTok, it completely removes your account from their view. They will no longer be able to view your profile, videos, comments, or any other activity. According to TikTok’s help center, “Blocking an account means that the user you blocked can no longer view your videos, follow you, message you directly, or see comments you make on other people’s videos.”
Reddit users have also confirmed this to be true. As one user on r/NoStupidQuestions explained, “If you block someone they cannot see any of your current or future content. They also cannot search for your account.” Your entire presence on TikTok essentially becomes invisible to those you block.
So you can rest assured that blocking someone fully removes you from their view on TikTok. They will have no way to see your videos or activity after being blocked.
Are blocked users notified?
No, TikTok does not notify users when you block them. Once you block a user, they are immediately added to your block list in the app without being informed of this action. The blocked user will not receive any notification that you have blocked them.
Blocking happens silently on TikTok. The blocked person will be unable to view your profile, posts, or interact with you in any way. But they will not know that you specifically blocked them. From their end, it will seem like your account has suddenly disappeared.
Some users wonder if blocking someone on TikTok will show that you’ve viewed their profile. But rest assured, if you have your profile view settings turned off, then blocking a user will not reveal to them that you visited their profile prior to blocking.
The lack of notifications makes the blocking process straightforward. You can block troublesome or unwanted users on TikTok swiftly without them being alerted. This allows you to avoid confrontations or abuse from blocked persons who might otherwise retaliate if notified of being blocked.
Blocking Limits
There is no limit on how many other users you can block on TikTok. You can block as many users as you want and there is no daily, weekly, or overall cap on the number of users you block.
While the bulk block feature allows you to block up to 100 accounts at a time, you can use this feature as many times as you want to continue blocking additional users. There have been some rumors of a 10,000 account block limit, but TikTok has not confirmed any maximum number of blocked accounts.
The ability to block unlimited accounts gives you full control over curating your feed and comments. You can block any user that violates TikTok’s community guidelines or that you simply don’t want to see content from.
One limitation is that TikTok does not allow viewing a complete list of every account you’ve blocked. But the lack of a hard blocking limit means you don’t need to worry about running out of blocks.
