How to block someone on Snapchat
You can block someone on Snapchat by opening their profile, tapping the three-dot menu icon, and selecting "Block." Once blocked, that person cannot send you messages, see your stories, or add you as a friend. They will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they may notice they can no longer message you or view your profile.
The block takes effect immediately. If you change your mind later, you can unblock the person through your blocked list in settings, though they will not know you unblocked them unless you add them back as a friend.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking someone prevents them from messaging you, viewing your stories, or seeing your profile on Snapchat.
- The person you block will not receive a notification, but they may realize they cannot reach you.
- You can block someone from their profile or from a conversation thread.
- Unblocking someone does not automatically restore your friendship — you will need to add them again if you want to be friends.
- Blocked users cannot see your username in search results or view your Snapcode.
Block someone from their profile
Open Snapchat and search for the person's username using the search icon at the top of the screen. Tap their name to open their profile. In the top right corner, tap the three-dot menu icon (⋯). A menu will appear with several options.
Scroll down and tap "Block." Snapchat will ask you to confirm. Tap "Block" again to finish. The person is now blocked and cannot contact you through Snapchat.
Block someone from a conversation
If you have an active conversation with someone you want to block, open the chat thread. Press and hold on their name or message until a menu appears. Tap "More" (represented by three dots), then select "Block."
Alternatively, swipe left on their name in your chat list (on iPhone) or press and hold their name (on Android) until options appear, then tap "Block." The conversation will remain in your chat list but you will no longer receive messages from that person.
What happens when you block someone
A blocked person cannot send you messages, view your stories, or see when you are online. They cannot add you as a friend or see your profile when they search for you. Any existing conversations between you will remain in your chat history, but they will not be able to send new messages to that thread.
If the blocked person tries to message you, they will see their message appear to send normally on their end, but you will never receive it. This can make it unclear to them whether they are blocked or simply ignored, which is by design.
Unblock someone on Snapchat
Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left corner. Tap the settings icon (gear icon) in the top right. Scroll down and tap "Blocked." A list of everyone you have blocked will appear.
Find the person you want to unblock and tap the "X" next to their name. Tap "Unblock" to confirm. That person can now add you as a friend and message you again, though your previous conversation history will not be restored.
Difference between blocking and removing a friend
Removing a friend is different from blocking. When you remove a friend, they can still see your public stories and search for your profile, but you will no longer be friends. When you block someone, they cannot see your profile, stories, or username in search results.
To remove a friend without blocking them, open their profile, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Remove Friend." This is a softer option if you simply want to end the friendship but do not need to prevent them from contacting you.
Blocking on different Snapchat platforms
The blocking process is the same on iPhone and Android. Snapchat's mobile app is the primary way to block someone. If you use Snapchat on a computer through the web version, blocking options are limited — you may need to use the mobile app to block someone.
Group chats work differently: blocking someone does not remove them from a group you are both in, but they will not be able to message you directly. If you want to leave a group entirely, you can remove yourself from the group chat separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I blocked them?
Snapchat does not send a notification when you block someone. However, they may figure it out if they try to message you and their messages do not get through, or if they cannot find your profile in search. There is no way for them to know for certain without trying to contact you.
Can I block someone who is not my friend?
Yes. You can block anyone on Snapchat, whether they are your friend or not. This is useful if someone is harassing you or sending unwanted messages. You can block them from their profile or from a conversation thread.
What if I block someone by accident?
You can unblock them at any time through your blocked list in settings. Go to your profile, tap settings, scroll to "Blocked," find their name, and tap the "X" next to it. They will not know you unblocked them unless you add them back as a friend.
Do blocked people see old messages or stories?
No. Once you block someone, they cannot see any of your stories, past or future. Old messages in your conversation thread will still be visible to them on their phone, but they cannot send you new messages or see your profile.
Can I block someone from a group chat?
Blocking someone does not remove them from a group chat you are both in. They will still see group messages and can participate in the group. If you want to prevent them from seeing group messages, you would need to leave the group or ask an admin to remove them.