Blocking a user on Bluesky stops them from seeing your posts, following you, or sending you messages. The blocked user will not be notified that you blocked them. This article explains the exact steps to block a user from the Bluesky web app and the mobile app for iOS and Android. You will also learn how to manage your block list and what happens after you block someone.
Key Takeaways: Block a User on Bluesky
- Profile menu > Block Account: The fastest way to block a user from their profile page on both web and mobile.
- Settings > Moderation > Muted & Blocked Accounts: View and manage all users you have blocked in one place.
- Blocking removes the user from your followers and prevents future interaction: The blocked user cannot see your posts, reply, quote, or message you.
What Happens When You Block a User on Bluesky
Blocking is a permanent action until you manually unblock the user. When you block someone, Bluesky immediately removes that user from your followers list. The blocked user will no longer see your posts in their feed, nor will they find your profile through search. They cannot reply to your posts, quote them, or send you direct messages. On your end, you will not see any posts from the blocked user in your feeds or notifications. The blocked user does not receive a notification that you blocked them. However, if they visit your profile, they will see a message that the profile is unavailable or that they have been blocked.
How to Block a User on Bluesky Web
- Go to the user’s profile
Open the Bluesky web app at bsky.app and log in to your account. Navigate to the profile of the user you want to block. You can do this by clicking their name in a post, searching for their handle, or clicking a link to their profile. - Open the three-dot menu
On the user’s profile page, look for the three-dot icon located near the top right of the profile card, next to the Follow or Following button. Click this icon to open a dropdown menu. - Select Block Account
From the dropdown menu, click the option labeled Block Account. A confirmation dialog will appear explaining what blocking does. - Confirm the block
In the confirmation dialog, click the red Block Account button. The user is now blocked. You will see a message at the top of their profile confirming the block.
How to Block a User on Bluesky Mobile (iOS and Android)
- Open the user’s profile
Open the Bluesky app on your iPhone or Android device. Tap the user’s name or avatar to open their profile page. - Tap the three-dot menu
On the profile page, tap the three-dot icon located at the top right corner of the screen, next to the Follow or Following button. - Tap Block Account
From the menu that appears, tap Block Account. A confirmation screen will appear with details about the block. - Confirm the block
Tap the red Block Account button on the confirmation screen. The user is now blocked. Their profile will show a message that they have been blocked.
How to Block a User From a Post (Quick Method)
- Open the post’s menu
On the web or mobile app, find a post by the user you want to block. Tap or click the three-dot icon on the top right of that post. - Select Block Account
From the menu that appears, choose Block Account. A confirmation dialog will open. - Confirm the block
Tap or click the red Block Account button. The user is blocked immediately, and the post will disappear from your feed.
How to View and Manage Your Block List
- Go to Settings
On the web app, click the gear icon in the left sidebar. On the mobile app, tap your avatar in the bottom right corner, then tap the gear icon at the top of the screen. - Open Moderation
In the Settings menu, tap or click the Moderation option. - Tap Muted & Blocked Accounts
Under the Moderation section, select Muted & Blocked Accounts. This page shows two tabs: Muted Accounts and Blocked Accounts. Tap the Blocked Accounts tab. - Review or unblock users
You will see a list of all users you have blocked. To unblock a user, tap or click the Unblock button next to their name. Confirm the unblock action in the dialog that appears.
What to Do If You Cannot Block a User
The Block Account option is grayed out or missing
This usually means the user has already blocked you first. When a user blocks you, you cannot block them back from their profile. You can still mute them from the three-dot menu to hide their posts from your feeds. Muting does not notify the user.
The block does not take effect
If you block a user but still see their posts, refresh the page or restart the app. A stale cache can sometimes keep old content visible. Log out and log back in if the problem persists. If the issue continues, report it to Bluesky support through Settings > Help & Support.
You blocked the wrong user by accident
Open your block list as described above. Tap Unblock next to the user’s name. Confirm the unblock. The user will be able to interact with you again, but they will need to follow you again if they were a follower before the block.
Blocking vs Muting on Bluesky
| Item | Block | Mute |
|---|---|---|
| User sees your posts | No | Yes |
| User can reply to you | No | Yes, but you won’t see it in notifications |
| User can follow you | No, removed from followers | Yes |
| User is notified | No | No |
| You see the user’s posts | No | No |
Blocking is the stronger action. Use blocking when you want to completely cut off interaction. Use muting when you simply want to hide someone’s content without them knowing. You can mute a user from the same three-dot menu by selecting Mute Account instead of Block Account.
After blocking or unblocking a user, the change takes effect immediately. There is no delay. The blocked user will not receive any notification about the block or unblock. If you unblock someone, they can follow you again if your account is public. Private accounts require you to approve follow requests manually.