How to Block DeviantArt Accounts: A Complete Guide

Blocking accounts on DeviantArt is a straightforward process, but the exact steps — and what blocking actually does — vary depending on how you access the platform, which version of the interface you're using, and what level of separation you're looking for. Understanding those differences helps you use the feature effectively rather than wondering why certain content still appears after you've blocked someone.

What Blocking Does on DeviantArt

Before walking through the steps, it's worth knowing what a block actually controls. On DeviantArt, blocking an account prevents that user from:

• Viewing your profile and gallery
• Leaving comments on your work
• Sending you notes (DeviantArt's private messaging system)
• Following your account
• Tagging you in content

It does not necessarily remove their content from your browse feeds entirely unless you take additional steps — more on that below. The block is mutual in effect: they can't interact with you, and your content becomes invisible to them when they're logged in.

How to Block Someone on DeviantArt 🚫

From a User's Profile Page

This is the most direct method and works across both the desktop site and mobile browsers.

1. Navigate to the profile page of the account you want to block
2. Look for the three-dot menu (⋯) near their profile header or username
3. Select "Block" from the dropdown options
4. Confirm the action when prompted

The account is immediately blocked. You'll typically see a confirmation message, and their profile will reflect the restricted access status.

From a Comment or Interaction

If someone leaves a comment on your deviation or profile:

1. Hover over or tap their username in the comment
2. A small profile card or menu will appear
3. Select the option to visit their profile, then follow the steps above — or, on newer interface versions, the block option may appear directly in that menu

Through Account Settings

DeviantArt also allows you to manage blocks through your account settings dashboard:

1. Go to your account settings (accessible via your avatar in the top right)
2. Find the Privacy or Blocked Users section
3. You can add usernames directly here and also review or remove existing blocks

This method is useful if you want to manage multiple blocks at once or reverse a block you set previously.

Blocking vs. Muting vs. Reporting

These three tools do different things, and choosing the right one matters:

In many situations, blocking alone is the right tool. But if the issue involves content that violates platform rules, reporting is the more appropriate escalation — and you can do both simultaneously.

Variables That Affect Your Experience

The block feature works consistently at its core, but a few factors affect how clean the separation feels in practice:

Interface version: DeviantArt has gone through significant redesigns. Users on the Eclipse interface (the current default) navigate menus differently than users who accessed the older layout. Menu labels and locations have shifted with updates, so if a menu option isn't where you expect it, check for a gear icon or three-dot menu nearby.

Mobile vs. desktop: The full desktop site gives you more granular access to settings, including bulk block management. Mobile browsers render a scaled version that may require an extra tap or two to reach the same options. The official DeviantArt mobile app, if you're using it, has its own interface layout.

Account standing: Blocks are tied to logged-in accounts. If a blocked user logs out or creates a new account, the block won't carry over automatically. This is a platform-level limitation, not a bug — and in cases of repeated new accounts targeting you, reporting to DeviantArt support is the more effective response.

Group accounts: Blocking an individual user doesn't block group accounts they admin. If harassment is coming through a DeviantArt group, those may need to be addressed separately through the group settings or by reporting the group.

What Happens to Existing Comments and Content

Blocking someone does not automatically delete comments they've already left on your work. You'll need to manually delete those from your comment sections if you don't want them visible. New comments from the blocked account, however, will be prevented.

Similarly, any favorites or watches they had on your account before the block may remain in your stats — the block cuts off future interaction but doesn't scrub prior engagement records. 🔍

Unblocking an Account

If you need to reverse a block:

1. Go to account settings
2. Navigate to the Blocked Users list
3. Find the account and select Unblock

Unblocking restores full access for that user — they can follow you, comment, and send notes again. There's no grace period or cooldown; the change takes effect immediately.

Tailoring the Approach to Your Situation

How you use these tools depends heavily on your specific circumstances. A creator dealing with a single unwanted follower has different needs than someone managing a large gallery with recurring harassment from multiple accounts. Someone primarily browsing on mobile faces a slightly different interface than a desktop user managing settings in bulk.

The platform's blocking system covers the fundamentals well, but the right combination of blocking, muting, reporting, and comment moderation depends on the nature of the issue, how frequently it occurs, and how much control you want over your interaction environment. Those variables are yours to assess — and they shape which combination of tools will actually work for your setup.