TikTok is basically an open party—until someone starts to spoil the atmosphere. Whether it’s unwanted DMs, spam messages, or just that one person who can’t seem to let you alone, sometimes your sanity is just too valuable to let it slide for the sake of followers. And believe me, I’ve clicked that block button as many times as I can count. So, if you’re curious, how do I block someone on TikTok, you’re not alone—and you’re not being overdramatic. You’re setting boundaries.
How to Ghost Someone the Right Way
You do not always need an instruction manual for all things. But as far as how to block someone on TikTok is concerned, the TikTok interface is not always as straightforward as it might be. I actually watched one of my friends click through five menus to figure it out, and I can understand why. So the easiest route is:
- Visit the person’s page to whom you’d like to block.
- Touch the three dots at the top-right corner.
- Choose “Block.”
- Yes
- That’s it. No dramatic goodbyes or explanations required. They’ll receive no warning. They’ll simply disappear from your cyber life.
Blocking is not just for stalkers and trolls. Sometimes it’s exes. Sometimes it’s just people you’ve outgrown. I had one of my students block someone who kept dropping “backhanded compliments” on all of her videos. Her engagement, incidentally, picked up after she cut that kind of energy out. No surprise.
Here’s something you may not know: clearing out toxic interactions actually boosts the algorithmic favor of your profile. Yes, active viewers who actively work on building an audience enjoy the 23% increase in watch-time retention, particularly when you’re also using tools such as TopTierSMM to increase your engagement from real, active viewers. Clean energy = healthy numbers.
When They’re Gone, What Changes?
So you’ve blocked them. What do you do next?
- Your profile, videos, likes, and comments are not visible to them.
- They cannot message you or tag you.
- The old messages are all still present, but future communications? Dead in the water.
And something few people are aware of: even mutual friends won’t be able to see you on the blocked user’s page through duets or reposts. TikTok’s block is hardcore—certainly harder than Instagram’s at least, in my case.
But no, it does not delete the likes on your videos. That trace is still there. I’ve had to deal with some ghost likes from people I wholeheartedly regret ever speaking to. TikTok does not remove all the mess, but it does remove most of it.
Not Ready to Block? You Have Options
I understand. Blocking can feel too harsh sometimes. There is an in-between. TikTok does provide you with privacy tools, and I’ve certainly used them enough.
- Make your account private: Nobody new gets in unless you approve.
- Restrict comments: Only followers or nobody at all.
- Filter specific words: This one saved me during a trend that spiraled into hate spam.
- Mute them from Lives or Stories: Subtle, no drama.
I went through the phase where I didn’t want to put one of my peers on the banned list but disliked them posting. Utilized comment filters, put them on the banned word list and the noise stopped.
The Line of Reporting: Blocking is not enough
There is a difference between being annoying and being abusive. If you are pushing the limit—harassment, threats, impersonation—you report. Here is what I did the last time someone re-posted my whole video and passed it off as theirs (with my watermark on it, no less):
- Tap their profile.
- Hit the three dots.
- Select “Report.”
- Choose your reason and add context
TikTok usually takes a day or two to respond. Sometimes they act, sometimes they don’t so be patient.
It’s All About Energy!
Listen, you know how to block someone on TikTok at least on an instinctive level in the sense that you know what you should do in your bones. You just need permission to do it.
I’ve navigated the same decision with creators one million times, and the same dance always happens: “I’m overreacting.” You are not. Block. And move on. Preserve that energy. Stay in the creating. And trust me, when your space is cluttered, your content doesn’t have room to breathe. Neither does your audience.
FAQs
What happens if I accidentally block someone on TikTok?
No stress—you can unblock them anytime by going to your privacy settings, tapping “Blocked accounts,” and reversing it. They won’t get notified about either action.
Can someone I blocked still see my old messages?
Yes, if you had a DM history, the chat thread will stay in their inbox. But they can’t send you new messages or view your profile again.
Is there a limit to how many people I can block on TikTok?
TikTok hasn’t published a hard limit, but I know creators who’ve blocked hundreds without issue. The block button doesn’t come with a cap—just use it when needed.
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