How to Block Someone on Pinterest

Pinterest is one of the safest platforms for content creators to share their ideas and inspire others. However, every so often, you come across a profile you want to block because:

• You find their content offensive.
• You are receiving hate messages or comments from them.
• The profile looks like a spam account.
• To avoid irrelevant Pins.

If you block a Pinterest profile, both users will be unable to follow, interact or message each other on Pinterest. In addition, all comments you left each other will be removed. And if you were following that user, they will be automatically unfollowed upon blocking.

You will still see some of their content on your feed or search results. Additionally, saved Pins from that profile will not be deleted even if you block the user. To remove these Pins, you must manually delete each one.

Note: the blocked user will not be notified about this action but will see a message if they try to interact with your profile that gives them a hint that they’re blocked.

Blocking Someone on Pinterest using iPhone or Android

1. Launch the Pinterest app and search for the user using the Search tool from the bottom menu.

   

2. The Explore page gives everything related to what you searched for. Filter users only by selecting Profiles. Tap and open the relevant user profile.

   

3. There are multiple options at the top of the user’s profile page. Tap on the three dots icon.

   

4. Select Block from the menu list.

   

5. Blocking will limit your interactions with the profile. Tap Block to confirm your choice in the Block user message prompt.

   

Blocking Users on the Pinterest Website

1. Open the Pinterest homepage and search for the user name you want to block using the Search bar at the top.

   

2. Click on Profiles and select the user you are looking for.

   
3. Once on the user’s profile page, click on the three dots icon next to the Follow/Unfollow button. Select Block from the drop-down menu.

   

4. Click on Block to confirm your choice.

   

5. Click on OK to return to the previous page.

   

Susan Sanders

I’m Susan, the founder of Learn Social Media. As a caregiver I regularly work with vulnerable groups, such as with the elderly in nursing homes, and children with disabilities in schools. During my work, I noticed these groups struggle to keep up with new technologies.

When it comes to social media, this often led to feelings of isolation and “being left out”. The thrill I experienced creating TikTok dance videos with children with disabilities, or helping elderly folks reconnect with old friends and loved ones on Facebook, is what inspired me to launch this project.

Read more about my project here: About Learn Social Media. Feel free to contact me at any time at  [email protected], I spend my evenings responding to ALL messages!