Is someone harassing you on Twitter? Perhaps you find what someone posts offensive? One option you have is blocking that follower on Twitter. Even if they aren’t a follower, blocking them can provide the solution you want.
How do I block a follower on Twitter?
Twitter makes it pretty simple to block a follower. In fact, blocking takes only the following 3 steps:
- Find the person’s Twitter account.
- Click on the gear symbol beside the “Follow” button
- Click on “Block” in the dropdown menu.
That’s it.
Another option is through the “. . .” button on a tweet from that follower:
What happens when I block a follower on Twitter?
- They can’t follow you.
- You can’t follow them.
- They can’t see your tweets.
- They can’t DM you.
- They can’t view your followers, likes, or lists.
- They can’t add you to a list.
- They can’t tag you in a photo.
Will a follower receive a notification if I block them?
No, they won’t, but if they go to your profile, they will see that you have blocked them. Same goes for it they try to retweet something of yours they find in a search result or that a mutual follower has retweeted.
Are my tweets completely hidden from blocked followers?
Yes. Well, sort of. If they are logged into Twitter using the account that you blocked, they can’t see your tweets. If they log into another account (which you haven’t blocked), they could still see your tweets.
Any more questions about blocking followers on Twitter? Let me know in the comments below.