How to Block Someone on Twitter

Step 1: What Is Blocking Someone On Twitter

There may be different reasons why you would want to block someone on Twitter. This may include harassing comments that they are making, rude or offensive language that you do not wish to see or any other type of behavior that may make you uncomfortable. In any of these situations, you can use the Blocking feature on Twitter to avoid being subject to this person’s actions. By blocking a follower, you are removing their tweets from your own timeline. You are also removing your Twitter feed from theirs. They may still be able to view your tweets by going directly to your Twitter page, but they will not show up automatically. In addition, they will not be able to send you any direct messages or show up in your list of followers.²

Step 2: How To Block Someone On Twitter

The process used to block someone on Twitter is fairly simple. There are two ways you can block someone on Twitter, either from your page of followers or from their Twitter profile page.The steps outlined here will guide you through the blocking process.³

1. Login in to your Twitter account at www.twitter.com⁴
2. From your profile page, click the Followers link on the right hand side of the page
3. In your list, find the person you wish to block and use the icon on the right side of their profile to bring up the menu options
4. Click the link that states Block “username”
5. You can also navigate directly to their profile page, select the menu icon and choose Block “username”

Step 3: How To Unblock Someone On Twitter

Once you have resolved whatever issue or grievance you’ve had with one of your Twitter followers, you may wish to unblock them. This will once again allow both of you to see each other’s tweets within your timelines, send each other direct messages and see each other in your followers list. To do this, simply follow the instructions that explain how to block someone on Twitter. When you reach the menu, choose Unblock “username”. Once you have completed this, they will no longer be blocked