Block an artist on Spotify to stop their songs from playing in your library and recommendations

You can block an artist on Spotify so their music stops appearing in your playlists, recommendations, and radio stations. When you block someone, Spotify removes their existing songs from your library and prevents their music from showing up in your feed. The block stays in place until you manually unblock them.

The process takes about 30 seconds and works the same way on phones, tablets, and computers. You do not need to delete songs manually — Spotify handles that automatically once you block the artist.

Key Takeaways

  • You can block an artist from any song, album, or artist page by tapping or clicking the three-dot menu and selecting the block option.
  • Blocking removes all their songs from your library and stops them from appearing in recommendations and radio stations.
  • The block applies to your account only — other people using your Spotify account will still see the artist unless they block them separately.
  • You can unblock an artist anytime by going to your account settings and finding them in your blocked list.

Block an artist from a song or album page

The quickest way to block an artist is while you are listening to their music. Open any song or album by that artist, then look for the three-dot menu icon (usually in the top right corner on phones, or next to the song title on desktop). Tap or click those three dots.

A menu will appear with several options. Look for "Don't Play This Artist" or "Block Artist" — the exact wording depends on whether you are on a phone or computer, but the option will be there. Select it, and Spotify will immediately remove that artist from your library and block them from your recommendations.

Block an artist from their profile page

You can also block an artist by visiting their main profile page on Spotify. Search for the artist's name in the search bar, then tap or click on their name to open their profile. Once you are on their page, look for the three-dot menu icon near the top of the screen.

Tap or click the three dots, then select the block option from the menu that appears. The artist will be blocked immediately, and all their songs will be removed from your library.

Block an artist on mobile (iPhone and Android)

On the Spotify mobile app, the process is nearly identical. Find a song by the artist you want to block, then swipe left on the song (iPhone) or long-press it (Android). A menu will appear with several options. Tap "Don't Play This Artist" to block them.

Alternatively, go to the artist's profile page by searching for their name, tap the three-dot menu at the top of their profile, and select the block option. Either method works equally well.

Block an artist on desktop or web player

On a computer or the Spotify web player, right-click on any song by the artist you want to block. A context menu will appear. Look for "Don't Play This Artist" and click it. The artist will be blocked immediately.

You can also visit the artist's profile page, click the three-dot menu icon near their name, and select the block option from there. Both methods produce the same result.

Unblock an artist if you change your mind

If you block an artist and later want to hear their music again, you can unblock them through your account settings. On any device, go to your account settings (usually found in the menu or profile section), then look for "Blocked Artists" or "Blocked Users." You will see a list of everyone you have blocked.

Find the artist you want to unblock and click or tap the unblock button next to their name. Their music will immediately become available again in your library, recommendations, and radio stations. Unblocking does not restore songs you had deleted before blocking — you will need to add those back manually if you want them.

What happens when you block an artist

Blocking an artist on Spotify removes all their songs from your library, hides them from your recommendations, and prevents them from appearing in radio stations or playlists you create. If you have saved any of their albums or songs, those will disappear from your library automatically.

Blocking is personal to your account. If someone else uses your Spotify account on a different device, they will still see that artist unless they block them separately. Blocking does not affect what other people see on their own accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the artist know I blocked them?

No. Spotify does not notify artists when someone blocks them. Blocking is completely private and visible only to you in your account settings.

Can I block multiple artists at once?

No. You must block artists one at a time through the three-dot menu or your blocked artists list. There is no bulk-block feature in Spotify.

Does blocking an artist remove them from shared playlists?

No. If you have a playlist shared with other people, blocking an artist only removes their songs from your personal view of that playlist. Other people will still see those songs in the shared playlist.

What if I want to hear one song by a blocked artist?

You will need to unblock the artist first. Once unblocked, you can play their music normally. You can block them again afterward if you want.

Can I block an artist on Spotify Free?

Yes. The block feature works the same way on both Spotify Free and Spotify Premium accounts.