You can block a subreddit so it stops appearing in your feed

Reddit lets you hide entire communities from your home feed and search results. When you block a subreddit, posts from that community will no longer show up when you browse, and you won't see it in recommendations. The blocked subreddit remains public — other people can still visit and post there — but your personal feed becomes cleaner.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using Reddit on a computer, phone app, or mobile web browser. All three methods work the same way underneath: you're telling Reddit's algorithm to filter that community out of what it shows you.

Key Takeaways

  • You can block a subreddit from its community page, from a post in your feed, or from your settings menu.
  • Blocking a subreddit hides it from your feed and search results, but does not remove posts you've already seen or upvoted.
  • You can unblock a subreddit at any time by visiting it directly or by changing your block list in settings.
  • Blocking a subreddit is different from muting a subreddit — muting only silences notifications, while blocking removes it from your feed entirely.
  • Reddit Premium subscribers and free users have the same blocking feature available.

How to block a subreddit on desktop

Open Reddit in your web browser and navigate to the subreddit you want to block. Look for the three-dot menu icon (⋯) in the top right corner of the subreddit's header area. Click it and select "Block community" from the dropdown menu. A confirmation message will appear asking if you're sure — click "Block" again to confirm.

Alternatively, if you see a post from that subreddit in your feed, you can click the three-dot menu on the post itself and choose "Block community" from there. Either method produces the same result: Reddit stops showing you content from that subreddit.

How to block a subreddit on the Reddit mobile app

Open the Reddit app and navigate to the subreddit you want to block. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the screen. Scroll down and tap "Block community." A popup will ask you to confirm — tap "Block" to finish.

You can also block from your feed: find any post from the subreddit, tap the three-dot menu on that post, and select "Block community." The app will remove that subreddit from your feed immediately.

How to block a subreddit on mobile web

Visit Reddit in your mobile browser and go to the subreddit's page. Tap the three-dot menu icon at the top of the community header. Select "Block community" and confirm when prompted. The process is identical to the desktop version, just adapted for a smaller screen.

If you're viewing a post in your feed on mobile web, tap the three-dot menu on the post itself and choose "Block community" from the options.

How to unblock a subreddit

Visit the subreddit directly by typing its name into the search bar or navigating to reddit.com/r/[subredditname]. Once you're on the community page, click or tap the three-dot menu and select "Unblock community." The subreddit will return to your feed and recommendations.

You can also manage your blocked list through settings. On desktop, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Settings," then go to "Safety" and find "Blocked." On the mobile app, tap your profile icon, select "Settings," then "Safety," and choose "Blocked communities." From either location, you can see all blocked subreddits and unblock any of them with one tap or click.

What happens when you block a subreddit

After you block a subreddit, its posts disappear from your home feed, your personalized recommendations, and search results. If you search for the subreddit by name, you'll still see it in the results, but you won't see posts from it in your main feed. Posts you've already upvoted or commented on remain in your history — blocking only affects future content.

Blocking is private. The subreddit's moderators cannot see that you've blocked their community, and blocking does not prevent you from visiting the subreddit if you type its name directly into the address bar. You're simply telling Reddit not to show it to you automatically.

Blocking versus muting: what's the difference

Reddit offers two separate features that sound similar but work differently. Blocking a subreddit removes all posts from that community from your feed and recommendations. Muting a subreddit keeps posts in your feed but turns off notifications from that community — you'll still see posts if you scroll past them, but you won't get alerts.

Use blocking when you don't want to see a subreddit at all. Use muting when you want to stay subscribed but don't want constant notifications. You can mute a subreddit by visiting it, clicking the three-dot menu, and selecting "Mute community."

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I block multiple subreddits at once?

No, Reddit requires you to block subreddits one at a time. There's no bulk-blocking feature. However, you can block as many individual subreddits as you want — there's no limit to how many you can add to your blocked list.

Will the subreddit know I blocked it?

No. Subreddit moderators and members cannot see who has blocked their community. Blocking is completely private between you and Reddit.

What if I block a subreddit by accident?

You can unblock it immediately by visiting the subreddit directly and selecting "Unblock community" from the three-dot menu, or by going to your Settings, finding Safety, and locating it in your Blocked list.

Does blocking a subreddit affect my saved posts or comments?

No. Blocking only affects what appears in your feed going forward. Posts you've already saved, upvoted, or commented on remain in your history and profile.

Can I block a subreddit if I'm not subscribed to it?

Yes. You can block any public subreddit whether you're subscribed or not. Blocking works the same way regardless of your subscription status.