You will find all kinds of people and energies on X formerly known as Twitter. And if you don’t like someone, Twitter offers different ways to avoid them. For instance, you can mute, unfollow, or block them. Block is the harshest thing you can do on X. But what happens when you block someone on X (Twitter)? Find the answer in this post.
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If You Block Someone on X (Twitter), Can They Still See Your Tweets
If you block someone on X (Twitter), the blocked person will not be able to see your posts (tweets), neither on your profile nor on the timeline.
However, please keep in mind that if the blocked user creates a new account or uses a third-party app, he/she will be able to see your tweets, if you have a Public X account. Similarly, if the blocked user signs out and searches for your account without being logged in, he/she can see your tweets. But if you have a private account, then the blocked user cannot see your tweets.
Furthermore, if the account that you block wants to report your account, then any of your tweets mentioning them will become visible to them during the reporting process.
Tip: Learn how to use X (Twitter) Circles.
If You Block Someone on X (Twitter), Can You Still See Their Tweets
When you block an X user, their tweets will disappear from your timeline, in case you followed them. However, you can still see their tweets if you visit their profile.
When you visit the profile of a blocked user, the tweets will be hidden by default. But just tap on the View Posts button to view the tweets of the account that you have blocked. Please note that viewing the posts will not unblock the user.
Furthermore, you might see tweets or be notified about tweets mentioning you and the blocked user in the same tweet or if someone that you follow mentions the user that you have blocked.
Tip: Learn how to change the Twitter source label.
Will the Blocked Person Continue to Follow You
When you block a user on X, they will be removed from your Follower list i.e., it will make them unfollow you. Similarly, it will also make your account to unfollow them. Neither of you can follow the other again unless you unlock the user. And even if you unblock the user, both of you will have to follow each other again if you want to see the tweets of the other person on your timeline.
Will the Other Person be Notified When You Block Them
Twitter doesn’t send a notification to a user when you block them. However, they can easily figure it out by visiting your profile where they will see that you have blocked them.
What Happens to Notifications from the Blocked User
Firstly, you will not receive notifications of any kind from the accounts that you block. However, you might be notified if a user that you follow mentions you in a conversation started by the user that you have blocked. But if a person that you don’t follow mentions you in a conversation started by the blocked user, then you will not be notified.
Can the Blocked Person Tag or Mention You
The blocked person might be able to tag you, however, you will not be notified about the same.
What Happens to DMs When You Block Someone on X (Twitter)
When you block someone on X, you cannot send any new messages to them unless you unblock them. Similarly, the blocked user won’t be able to message you. Both will see a banner saying, ‘You can no longer send Direct Messages to this person’ when you open each other’s chat in the inbox.
Tip: Know the meaning of various icons and symbols on Twitter.
Does Blocking Someone on X (Twitter) Delete DMs
The existing messages will not disappear from your inbox when you block someone. You can still access and see the messages. Similarly, the blocked user can also access and view the old messages.
Further, if you message someone on X and then block the user, the sent message will not be deleted.
How to Know if Someone Blocked You on X (Twitter)
It’s quite easy to know if someone blocks you on X (Twitter). Open their profile by searching for their username and you will see the ‘You are blocked from following [username]’ message.
Tip: Learn how to find out your Twitter handle or username.
When I Block Someone on X What Do They See
When you block someone on X, the person can still search for your profile and see it, unlike the other social media apps where your profile disappears for the blocker user. Moreover, when the blocked user opens your profile, they will see a clear message suggesting that you have blocked them. The blocked user will also be able to see your profile picture.
Tip: Learn how to have a blank name on X (Twitter).
How Do I Know If I Have Blocked Someone on X
You can easily find out if you have blocked someone on X as shown below:
1. Search for the username or the handle of the person that you think you might have blocked on X.
2. Tap on their profile when it appears in search results.
3. If you have blocked the account, you will see the [username] is blocked message on the screen. You will also see the Blocked button instead of Follow button.
4. If you haven’t blocked the user, you will see their tweets for public accounts or the ‘These posts are protected’ message in the case of a private account.
How to View My X (Twitter) Blocked List
View X Blocked List on Android and iPhone
To see all the accounts that you have blocked on X, follow these steps:
1. Open the X app on your Android phone or iPhone.
2. Tap on the profile picture icon at the top and expand Settings & Support. Tap on Settings and privacy.
3. Tap on Privacy and Safety followed by Mute and Block.
4. Tap on Blocked accounts.
5. Here you will see all the accounts that you have blocked on X. Tap on the Blocked button next to the user that you want to unblock.
View X (Twitter) Blocked List on Web
1. Open Twitter.com in a browser on your computer.
2. Click on the More option from the left sidebar.
3. Expand Settings and Support and click on Settings and privacy.
4. Go to Privacy and safety followed by Mute and block.
5. Click on Blocked accounts to see your Twitter blocked list.
How to Block Someone on X (Twitter)
1. Open the profile of the user that you want to block on your phone or PC.
2. Tap or click on the three-dot icon at the top and select Block from the menu.
3. A confirmation pop-up will show up. Select Block.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does X (Twitter) tell you who viewed your profile?
No, Twitter doesn’t have a feature that shows who viewed your profile.
2. How to block someone who blocked you on X (Twitter)?
Open the profile of the user who has blocked you. Tap/click on the three-dot icon and select Block from the menu.
3. How to unblock someone on X (Twitter)?
Open the blocked profile and tap on the three-dot icon. Select Unblock from the menu. Alternatively, tap/click on the Blocked button on the user’s profile to unblock them.
4. What happens when you unblock someone on X (Twitter)?
When you unblock someone on X, you will need to follow them if you want to see their posts. And the same goes for them. You can now send messages and interact with each other on X.
Filter Content
Now that you know all the things that happen when you block someone on X (Twitter), you can go ahead and press that Block button. Alternatively, learn how to post or filter sensitive content on Twitter.
