What happens when you block someone on Snapchat?

The blocked person cannot see your Story, send you Snaps or Chats, view your Bitmoji location on Snap Map, or find your profile in search. They are removed from your friend list.

Can someone see if you blocked them on Snapchat?

Snapchat does not notify users when they are blocked. However, they may notice if they cannot find your profile, your chat disappears, or they cannot view your Story.

How do I unblock someone on Snapchat?

Go to Settings → Account Actions → Blocked. Find the person's name and tap the X next to it to unblock. You can also search their name in the app and tap "Unblock".

Can a blocked person still see my old chats?

No. Blocking someone removes your chat thread from their inbox. Old Snaps and Chats are no longer accessible to the blocked person.

How to Block Someone on Snapchat

Q: How do I block someone on Snapchat?

Go to your Friend List, tap and hold the friend's name, tap "More" then "Block". Or search their name in the app, tap their avatar, tap the three dots in the corner, and select "Block".

Blocking someone on Snapchat removes them from your friend list and prevents future contact. Here is how to do it on both iOS and Android.

TE Guide Framework: This guide follows our methodology: Understand (what and why), Apply (step-by-step instructions), Verify (how to confirm it worked). Every step has been tested and verified for 2026 accuracy.

Method 1: Block from Friend List

Open Snapchat and tap your Bitmoji or profile icon in the top-left
Tap My Friends
Find the person you want to block
Tap and hold their name
Tap More then Block
Confirm by tapping Block again

Method 2: Block from Chat

Open Snapchat and swipe right to the Chat screen
Tap the person\'s chat thread
Tap their Bitmoji or name at the top
Tap the three dots (⋯) in the top-right corner
Tap Block and confirm

Method 3: Block from Profile

Search the person\'s name in Snapchat search bar
Tap their Bitmoji to open their profile
Tap the three dots (⋯) in the top-right
Tap Block and confirm

What Happens When You Block Someone

They are removed from your friend list
They cannot view your Story or Spotlight posts
They cannot send you Snaps or Chats
They cannot see your location on Snap Map
Your chat with them is removed from their inbox
They cannot find your profile by searching

How to Unblock Someone

Tap your profile icon → Settings (⚙️)
Scroll to Account Actions
Tap Blocked
Find the person and tap the X next to their name
You can now send them a friend request again

FAQ

How do I block someone on Snapchat?

Friend List → Tap and hold name → More → Block. Or from their profile → three dots → Block.

Does Snapchat notify when you block someone?

No. Snapchat does not notify users when they are blocked. They may notice when they cannot find your profile or view your Story.

Can I block someone who is not my friend?

Yes. Search their name, open their profile, tap the three dots, and select Block. This also prevents them from contacting you.

How do I unblock someone?

Settings → Account Actions → Blocked → tap X next to their name to unblock.

Written by the TechEvangelistSEO team. Last updated: June 2026.