Blocking someone on Bumble removes them from your matches and prevents them from contacting you

When you block a person on Bumble, they cannot message you, see your profile, or match with you again. The block is one-way — they won't receive a notification that you blocked them, but if they try to visit your profile or send a message, they'll see an error saying the connection is no longer available. Bumble does not tell the other person the specific reason you blocked them.

You can block someone from a conversation, from your matches list, or from their profile. The process takes about 10 seconds and works the same way on the Bumble app for iPhone and Android, as well as on the web version.

Key Takeaways

  • You can block someone from an active conversation by opening the chat, tapping the three-dot menu, and selecting "Block."
  • Blocking removes all past messages between you and that person from your chat history.
  • The blocked person will not know you blocked them specifically, only that they can no longer reach you.
  • You can unblock someone later through your settings if you change your mind.

How to block someone from a conversation

Open Bumble and go to the Conversations tab at the bottom of the screen. Find the conversation with the person you want to block and tap it to open the chat.

At the top right of the conversation, tap the three dots (the menu icon). A list of options will appear. Tap "Block" from that menu. Bumble will ask you to confirm — tap "Block" again to finish. The conversation will disappear from your chat list immediately, and all messages in that conversation will be deleted from your phone.

How to block someone from your matches list

Go to the Matches tab and find the person you want to block. Swipe left on their name (on iPhone) or long-press their name (on Android). A menu will pop up with the option to block. Tap "Block" and confirm when prompted.

If you are using Bumble on a web browser, hover over the match and click the three-dot menu that appears, then select "Block."

How to block someone from their profile

If you are viewing someone's profile — either from a match or from the Discover section where you swipe on new people — tap the three-dot menu at the top right of their profile. Select "Block" from the options and confirm.

This method works whether you have already matched with the person or not. You can block someone you have never matched with if you see their profile in Discover and do not want to see them again.

What happens after you block someone

Once you block someone, they are removed from your matches and your conversation history with them is deleted. You will not see them in Discover, and they cannot send you new messages. If they try to visit your profile through a link or search, they will see a message saying the profile is unavailable.

The blocked person does not receive a notification saying you blocked them. If they try to message you or visit your profile, they will only see that the connection no longer exists — Bumble does not tell them the reason why.

How to unblock someone on Bumble

Open Bumble and tap your profile icon at the bottom left. Go to Settings (the gear icon) and scroll down to find "Blocked Users." Tap that option to see your full list of blocked people.

Find the person you want to unblock and tap the minus sign or "Unblock" button next to their name. Confirm when prompted. Once you unblock someone, they will be able to see your profile and match with you again, but your old conversation history will not come back.

Why you might want to block instead of just unmatching

Unmatching removes someone from your matches list but does not prevent them from messaging you again or matching with you in the future. Blocking is stronger — it stops them from contacting you at all and removes them from your Discover queue so you will not see them again.

Block someone if they are harassing you, being disrespectful, or if you simply do not want any further contact with them. Use unmatch if you just want to clean up your matches list but do not mind if they reach out again later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the person know I blocked them?

No. They will see that they cannot reach you or view your profile, but Bumble does not tell them you specifically blocked them. They may assume you unmatched or deleted your account.

Can I block someone I have not matched with yet?

Yes. If you see someone in Discover that you do not want to see again, you can block them from their profile. This prevents them from matching with you in the future.

What happens to messages after I block someone?

All messages in that conversation are deleted from your chat history. You will not be able to see what was said, and the blocked person will also lose access to the conversation thread.

Can I block someone and then unmatch them?

Once you block someone, they are already removed from your matches, so unmatching is not necessary. If you unblock them later, you will need to match again before you can message.

Does blocking someone on Bumble block them on other apps?

No. Blocking only works within Bumble. If you use other dating apps, you will need to block that person separately on each one.