How to Block and Unblock Someone on Snapchat

To block someone on Snapchat, swipe right to the Chat screen, press and hold their name, tap Manage Friendship, then tap Block. To unblock them, tap your profile icon, open Settings, scroll to Blocked and tap the X next to their name. They aren't told when you block them. "The person you've blocked won't get a notification about it," Snapchat's support site says.

We read Snapchat's support articles on blocking, unblocking and adding friends through our server on October 23, 2026.

"How to unblock someone on snapchat" gets about 49,500 searches a month. "How to block someone on snapchat" gets another 40,500.

How do you block someone on Snapchat?

Snapchat's support site gives these steps:

1. "Swipe right to go to the Chat screen"
2. "Tap and hold on a friend's name"
3. "Tap 'Manage Friendship'"
4. "Tap 'Block'"

You can also do it from a chat. Open the chat, tap their profile icon at the top, then tap the three circles, Manage Friendship and Block.

What happens when you block someone on Snapchat?

After you block	What changes
Snaps and Chats	They can't send you any
Stories, Charms, Snap Map	Hidden from them
Public Stories, Spotlight	They can still see them
Shared group chats	You both stay in
Notification	None

Snapchat Support, read October 23, 2026.

"Once blocked, that person can't send you Snaps or Chats, and they'll no longer see your Stories or Charms," Snapchat says. "Your Snap Map location also becomes hidden from them." They also drop out of your Search results, Best Friends list and Quick Add.

Public posts are the exception. "Snapchat users you have blocked will still be able to view content you post publicly, like Public Stories or your content on Spotlight," the support site says.

Group chats stay as they are. "Blocking them doesn't remove you from that Group," Snapchat says. You'll still see their messages there, but they can't message you privately or add you to new groups.

How do you unblock someone on Snapchat?

1. "Tap your profile icon in the top of the screen"
2. Tap the gear icon to open Settings.
3. "Scroll down and tap 'Blocked'"
4. Tap the X next to their name.

Unblocking lets them back in. They "will then be able to send you Snaps, Chats, and view your Stories and Charms," Snapchat says. Your old chats may not return, though. "If you unblock them later, you may not see all of your previous Chat history with that person," the support site warns.

Use the app for this. "Unblocking is currently unavailable on Snapchat web," wikiHow's October 2026 guide says.

How do you know if someone blocked you on Snapchat?

Snapchat won't tell you. "For legal reasons, we can't give out information about another Snapchatter," its support site says. There are signs, though. "If a Snapchatter blocks you, then you can't add them," Snapchat says. A blocked person "might realize they've been blocked if they notice they can no longer view your profile or contact you."

Those signs can mean something else. "If the account was deleted, then you can't add them" either, Snapchat notes. So you can't be sure which it is. "How to know if someone blocked you on snapchat" gets about 14,800 searches a month.

Should you block, remove or mute?

Blocking is the strongest. Removing a friend "simply takes them off your Friends list," Snapchat says, and they may still see public content you share, depending on your privacy settings. If you only want fewer updates from someone, Snapchat also lets you mute them.

Blocking also stops any Snaps between you, so a streak with that person can't continue. Our guide to Snapchat streaks covers what happens when one breaks.

More Snapchat and safety guides

Our guides to a Snapchat public profile and deleting a Snapchat account cover the rest of your account. On other apps, see blocking someone on Instagram and blocking someone on TikTok. Hclout sells Snapchat followers, so weigh that the way you'd weigh any seller.

Frequently asked questions

Does Snapchat notify someone when you block them?

No. Snapchat says the person "won't get a notification about it."

Can a blocked person see my Snapchat story?

Not your regular Stories. They can still see public content, like Public Stories and Spotlight.

What happens to my chats when I unblock someone?

You may not see all of your old chat history, Snapchat says.

Can I unblock someone on Snapchat web?

No. wikiHow says unblocking is currently unavailable on the web, so use the app.

How do I know if someone blocked me on Snapchat?

You can't add them, see their profile or contact them. A deleted account looks the same, and Snapchat won't say which it is.

Sources

• Snapchat Support, "How do I block a friend on Snapchat?", "How do I unblock a friend on Snapchat?" and "Troubleshooting Issues with Adding Friends on Snapchat," read through our server on October 23, 2026
• wikiHow, "How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat," October 2026, as Google showed it
• Google Ads Keyword Planner, worldwide, read October 23, 2026, and Google US results, October 23, 2026