You can block hashtags on TikTok to stop videos with those tags from showing up in your feed

TikTok lets you hide hashtags you don't want to see. When you block a hashtag, videos tagged with it won't appear on your For You Page or when you search. The blocked hashtag stays hidden across your account until you unblock it. This works on both the mobile app and the web version.

Blocking a hashtag is different from muting a creator or blocking a person. It only hides content tagged with that specific word or phrase — it doesn't affect the creators who use it, and they won't know you blocked their hashtag.

Key Takeaways

  • You block a hashtag by tapping the three dots on any video using that tag, then selecting the block option from the menu.
  • Blocked hashtags disappear from your feed immediately, but you can unblock them anytime from your settings.
  • Blocking a hashtag hides all videos with that tag, but doesn't block the creators who posted them.
  • You can block as many hashtags as you want, and each one stays blocked until you manually unblock it.

How to block a hashtag from a video you're watching

Open any video that uses the hashtag you want to block. Look at the caption or description — you'll see hashtags written with a # symbol. Tap the three dots (the menu icon) in the bottom right corner of the video.

A menu will pop up with several options. Look for "Block [hashtag name]" and tap it. The hashtag is now blocked, and videos with that tag won't show up in your feed anymore. You'll see a confirmation message that the hashtag has been blocked.

How to block a hashtag from the hashtag page itself

You can also block a hashtag by visiting its dedicated page. Tap on any hashtag (the blue text with the # symbol) in a video caption or in the search results. This takes you to the hashtag page, which shows all recent videos using that tag.

At the top of the hashtag page, tap the three dots menu icon. Select "Block [hashtag name]" from the options that appear. The hashtag is now blocked, and you won't see videos with this tag anymore.

Where to find your blocked hashtags list

You can see all the hashtags you've blocked in your account settings. Open TikTok and tap the profile icon in the bottom right. Go to Settings and Privacy, then tap Privacy. Scroll down and select Blocked Hashtags.

This page shows every hashtag you've blocked. If you want to unblock any of them, tap the hashtag name and select "Unblock." The hashtag will immediately start appearing in your feed again.

What happens when you block a hashtag

When you block a hashtag, TikTok stops showing you videos tagged with that word or phrase. This includes videos on your For You Page, search results, and your Discover tab. If someone you follow posts a video with a blocked hashtag, you still won't see it.

The creator of the video doesn't get notified that you blocked the hashtag. Blocking a hashtag doesn't affect your ability to see videos from that creator — only videos that use the specific hashtag you blocked. If the same creator posts a video without using that hashtag, you'll see it normally.

Unblocking a hashtag you no longer want blocked

Go to your profile and open Settings and Privacy. Tap Privacy, then scroll to Blocked Hashtags. Find the hashtag you want to unblock and tap it. Select "Unblock" from the menu.

Once you unblock a hashtag, videos with that tag will start appearing in your feed again. There's no waiting period — the change happens right away. You can block and unblock the same hashtag as many times as you want.

Blocking hashtags vs. other privacy controls on TikTok

TikTok has several ways to control what you see. Blocking a hashtag hides all videos with that tag, but the creators still exist on the platform. Muting a creator hides their videos from your feed but doesn't block them from seeing your profile. Blocking a person prevents them from messaging you and seeing your videos.

If you want to hide a specific creator's content without blocking the hashtags they use, muting is the better choice. If you want to avoid a topic entirely, blocking the hashtag works best. You can use both tools together — for example, block a hashtag and mute a creator who posts about that topic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can creators see that I blocked their hashtag?

No. Creators don't get any notification when you block a hashtag. They won't know you blocked it, and it doesn't affect their ability to use the hashtag in future videos.

If I block a hashtag, will I still see videos from creators I follow?

Only if they post videos without using that hashtag. If a creator you follow posts a video tagged with a hashtag you've blocked, you won't see it in your feed.

Can I block multiple hashtags at once?

No, you have to block hashtags one at a time. There's no bulk-blocking feature. However, you can block as many individual hashtags as you want.

What if I accidentally block a hashtag?

Go to Settings and Privacy, then Privacy, then Blocked Hashtags. Find the hashtag and tap it, then select Unblock. It will start appearing in your feed again immediately.

Does blocking a hashtag affect my recommendations?

Yes. TikTok's algorithm learns from your blocks and adjusts what it recommends to you. Blocking hashtags helps train your For You Page to show content you actually want to see.