Block someone on Twitch from their profile or chat

You can block another user on Twitch in two ways: from their profile page or directly from chat. The fastest route is usually chat, especially if someone is bothering you in real time. Blocking prevents that person from following you, viewing your streams, sending you whispers (Twitch's direct messages), and raiding your channel. They will not see a notification that you blocked them, but they will notice they cannot interact with your channel anymore.

To block someone from chat, right-click their username in the message and select "Block User" from the menu. On mobile, tap their username, then tap the three-dot menu icon and choose "Block User". The block takes effect immediately.

If you want to block someone whose chat you are not currently in, go to their profile page directly. Click the three-dot menu icon next to their username and select "Block User". This works the same way whether you are blocking a streamer, a viewer, or anyone else on the platform.

Key Takeaways

  • Right-click a username in chat and select "Block User" to block someone instantly without leaving the conversation.
  • Blocked users cannot follow you, watch your streams, send you whispers, or raid your channel, but they will not receive a notification that you blocked them.
  • You can block someone from their profile page by clicking the three-dot menu next to their username if you are not in their chat.
  • On mobile, tap a username to open their profile, then tap the three-dot menu and select "Block User".
  • You can unblock someone at any time by visiting their profile and selecting "Unblock User" from the same menu.

Where to find your block list

Twitch keeps a record of everyone you have blocked. To see your block list, go to your account settings by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner and selecting "Settings". On the left sidebar, click "Privacy and Safety", then scroll down to the "Blocked Users" section.

Your block list shows every user you have blocked, along with the date you blocked them. From this page, you can unblock anyone by clicking the "Unblock" button next to their name. You can also block new users directly from this page by typing their username into the search box at the top of the Blocked Users section.

What happens when you block someone

When you block a user on Twitch, they lose access to several things related to your channel. They cannot follow you, which means your channel will not appear in their "Following" list. They cannot view your live streams or watch your past broadcasts and clips. If they try to visit your channel directly, they will see a message saying the channel is not available to them.

Blocked users also cannot send you whispers, and any whisper conversation you had with them before blocking will be hidden from your whisper list. They cannot raid your channel, which means they cannot send their viewers to your stream when they end their broadcast. If you are a streamer and someone is raiding you, you can block them mid-raid to prevent future raids from that account.

One thing blocking does not do: it does not prevent a blocked user from seeing your public content if they are not logged in or using a different account. If your channel is public, someone can still watch your streams by logging out or using an alt account. Blocking is a tool to prevent interaction, not to hide your content entirely.

Block someone before they cause problems

You do not have to wait for someone to harass you before blocking them. If you recognize a username from a previous bad interaction, or if someone is following you around to different channels and causing trouble, you can block them preemptively. This is especially useful if you are a streamer dealing with a known raider or someone who has caused problems in your community before.

Many streamers block accounts that are clearly bots or spam accounts. If you see a username that looks automated or is posting the same message repeatedly across channels, blocking them keeps your chat cleaner. You can also block accounts that are brand new and have no history, if you want to be cautious about who can interact with your channel.

Unblock someone if you change your mind

Blocking is not permanent. If you block someone by mistake, or if you want to give someone a second chance, you can unblock them at any time. Go to your Settings, click "Privacy and Safety", and find the person's name in your Blocked Users list. Click "Unblock" next to their name, and the block is removed immediately.

When you unblock someone, they regain the ability to follow you, watch your streams, send you whispers, and raid your channel. They will not be notified that you unblocked them. If they try to send you a whisper while you have them blocked, that message will not go through, but once you unblock them, future whispers will arrive normally.

Moderators and channel-level blocking

If you are a moderator or streamer, you have additional tools beyond personal blocking. You can timeout a user, which temporarily prevents them from chatting in your channel for a set duration (usually 10 seconds to 2 weeks). You can also ban a user, which permanently removes them from your chat unless the ban is lifted. These are different from blocking: a timeout or ban only affects that specific channel, while blocking affects your entire account.

As a streamer, you can also use AutoMod, which automatically filters messages based on content, or set your chat to Followers Only, Subscribers Only, or Emote Only mode to reduce unwanted interactions. These tools work alongside blocking to help you manage your community. If someone is being disruptive in your chat, timing them out or banning them is often faster than blocking, since it takes effect in that channel immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone tell if I blocked them?

No. Twitch does not notify users when they are blocked. However, they will notice they cannot follow you, cannot see your streams, and cannot send you whispers. If they try to visit your channel, they will see a message saying it is unavailable. They may figure out they are blocked based on these signs, but Twitch does not send a notification.

If I block someone, can they still see my streams on another account?

Yes. Blocking only affects the specific account you blocked. If someone creates a new account or uses an alt account, they can still watch your streams. Blocking is designed to prevent interaction and harassment from a specific user, not to hide your content from them entirely.

What is the difference between blocking and banning?

Blocking is personal and affects your entire account — a blocked user cannot follow you, watch your streams, or send you whispers anywhere on Twitch. Banning is channel-specific and only prevents someone from chatting in that particular channel. If you are a streamer, banning is usually the right tool for managing disruptive chat, while blocking is for personal harassment.

Can I block someone who is raiding my channel?

Yes. If someone is raiding you and you want to block them, you can do so during or after the raid. Click their username in the raid notification and select "Block User". This prevents them from raiding you again in the future, though viewers who came from their raid will still be in your chat.

Will blocking someone remove them from my followers list?

No. Blocking prevents someone from following you going forward, but it does not retroactively remove them from your current followers list. If you want to remove someone who is already following you, you would need to go to your followers list in your channel settings and remove them manually, then block them to prevent them from following again.