How to block or unblock someone on Twitter

Social media platforms like Twitter can bring out the best or worst in people. Great content also comes with a fair amount of negativity and vitriol. That’s why the Block feature on Twitter can help keep unwanted Tweets at bay. If you feel the need to delete someone from your Twitter account, this post is for you.

Alternatively, if you blocked someone who has since seen the proverbial light and are ready to unblock them, this article is for you too! Twitter knows that irreconcilable differences are part and parcel of its platform. As such, they have taken steps to allow you to take a break from others when you feel necessary.

How to block multiple accounts on Twitter

Sometimes we already know exactly who we want to block or unblock on Twitter. Other times, we need to use the blocking feature to mute multiple accounts. Fortunately, you can quickly block multiple accounts using circular boom.

Circleboom is a third-party service that makes managing Twitter content much easier. Here’s what you need to do to block multiple accounts quickly:

1. Open Twitter in your browser. Then, open a new tab and visit the boom circle site.
   
2. Let Circleboom sync with your account and open your Control Panel. Then click on the twitter icon in the left menu.
   
3. Select Look for.
   
4. Scroll through the list and select Visit next to each account you want to block.
   
5. A small window will appear. Click on the three dots icon.
   
6. Select Block.
   

You can also use the Smart search option in the menu to filter accounts you don’t follow and block them. Ultimately, blocking people on Twitter isn’t too difficult. But Circleboom certainly makes it easier.

How to block someone on Twitter

With more and more trolls rampaging through Twitter, it’s important to know how to silence the noise. Fortunately, doing so is quite simple. You can simply block the user from a tweet or her profile.

To block a user from a tweet:

Step 1

Select the More icon (three dots to the right of the tweet).

Step 2

Select ‘Block @[username].’

Step 3

Select ‘Block‘ to confirm.

That’s all! If you use the mobile app, the interface may be slightly different, depending on your current operating system, but the effect is the same. The person will no longer appear on your timeline or be able to tweet at you.

Sometimes you have to double check who you are blocking. Most Twitter handles are pretty shady and you might want to make sure you block the right person before speaking out about their insensitive Tweet. To block from a user’s profile:

Step 1

Visit the person’s profile page by clicking the magnifying glass at the bottom and typing their name in the search bar at the top.

Step 2

Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner (it may appear as a gear depending on your operating system).

Step 3

Select the ‘Block‘ in the drop-down menu on the right.

Stage 4

Confirm that you no longer want to block this person and that’s it!

If you want to verify that the block is in effect, visit the person’s profile and you should see a small button that says Blocked.

How to unblock someone on Twitter

If, for some reason, you want to unblock someone on Twitter, it’s just as easy. Whether you’ve made up with a friend or decided that silence isn’t golden, unblocking them restores access, as long as they haven’t blocked you.

Interestingly, even if you have blocked another user, you can still see their tweets if you wish. They can’t see yours, but before you unblock a toxic account, consider that you can still spy on its content without being detected.

Find blocked accounts

There are a few ways to find a locked account. The easiest way is to go to the search bar and type your @[username] or scroll through the list of previously searched accounts. If you don’t remember the username or it doesn’t appear when you search, do the following:

Step 1

Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.

Step 2

Tap ‘Settings and privacy.’

Step 3

Tap ‘Privacy & Security.’

Stage 4

Scroll down to the Security header and tap ‘Blocked accounts‘

Step 5

Tap the account you want to unblock or view.

How to unlock the account

Once you have located the locked account, follow these steps:

Step 1

Play the ‘Blocked‘ button.

Step 2

A notification will appear from the bottom.

You can also unblock Twitter users on the web.

1. Sign in to Twitter using your profile.
2. Select ‘Further’ from the menu on the left.
   
3. Select ‘Settings and privacy.’
   
4. Select ‘Privacy & Security‘ so ‘Mute and block’.
   
5. Select ‘Blocked accounts‘ in the following menu.
   
6. A list of blocked accounts will be displayed.
7. Click on the ‘Blocked‘ and confirm when prompted.
   
8. Rinse and repeat for all users.

The effect of blocking on Twitter

So what does blocking someone on Twitter really accomplish, other than allowing you a modicum of peace and quiet? The locking process actually does several things:

• A blocked account is automatically unfollowed.
• The blocked account will automatically stop following you.
• Neither will be able to follow the other until the blockade is lifted.
• You won’t see any Tweets from blocked accounts.
• A blocked account You will see a message telling them you blocked them if they try to text you.
• You can choose to visit the profile and click the option to view their tweets as long as you are the one who blocked them.

Basically, a block will prevent the user from seeing anything you do, including tagging other users while on Twitter. You and they may see mutual mentions when someone else retweets something or mentions either of you, but that’s about it.

Mute a user on Twitter

If you don’t want to go as far as blocking someone on Twitter, you can mute them instead. This simply removes their Tweets from your timeline without blocking them completely. This is useful for friends who share too much, family members who have nothing better to do than tweet all day, or companies you like to follow but who send out too much marketing.

From a tweet:

1. Select the plus icon (the down arrow to the right of the tweet).
2. Select Mute.

You can do the same from a profile.

1. Visit the person’s profile page.
2. Select the gear icon on the profile page.
3. Select Mute and then Mute again to confirm.

If you’re using an app and don’t see the three horizontal dots, it may appear as a gray downward arrow, depending on the operating system you’re using. It achieves the same goal.

Now, when you view that person’s profile or a tweet, you may see a small red speaker icon with a line through it. This is to indicate that you have muted them. You can unmute them by following the same process, choosing only Unmute User.

Frequent questions

Social media is great for many things. But it is also important to protect your peace. If you have more questions about how to block Twitter users, read on.

I blocked a user who is harassing me, but he created a new account. What I can do?

It’s no secret that Twitter can be a toxic online environment. Of course, you can block people, but that won’t stop them from creating a new account and harassing you again. If this has happened to you, it is a good idea to report the account. Although this is not an immediate solution, the Twitter support team can permanently ban the user or even ban their IP.

When a user is reported for violating Twitter’s strict Community Guidelines, the support team will review their account. If the crime is serious enough, an intellectual property ban is implemented. This not only bans the users account, but also helps ensure that the offender does not create another account.

While there are workarounds for this (meaning the user can find a way to create another account), you’re not likely to have problems with them in the future.

How do I report a Twitter account?

If the crime goes beyond a simple nuisance and enters dangerous or threatening territory, you can report the account to Twitter support staff.

Following the same instructions we showed above, choose the “Inform” the user option instead of the Block option. Complete the forms to submit the report. You will receive a confirmation message that the report was received, but you will not necessarily know the result.

It’s also a good idea to take screenshots of any harmful messages or Tweets on the users profile. If the other user decides to delete messages or her account to avoid retaliation, you can file a report with screenshots on the Twitter Support Website.

How will I know if someone blocked me on Twitter?

Due to the nature of blocking, you will not receive any notification or alert that another user has taken the action to hide your Tweets. However, Twitter makes it especially easy to know if you’re blocked. All you need to do is use the search bar to locate the users profile. A message will appear indicating that the account owner blocked you.

If you see this message, there is no doubt; You have surely been blocked.

Can a blocked user still see my direct messages?

Yes. Blocking users on Twitter only means that they will no longer be able to communicate with each other. However, this does not mean that past conversations will be blocked.

Managing Twitter users is simple and blocking or muting takes just a moment to provide immediate relief. Given how annoying some people can be on the platform, this is actually one of the advantages of an easy-to-use social media platform like Twitter!