Blocking someone on TikTok is a simple yet powerful way to protect your peace on the platform. But what if you don’t want to visit their profile—maybe for privacy reasons, emotional comfort, or to avoid triggering content? Thankfully, there are ways to block users without ever opening their TikTok profile. In this article, we explore how to block someone on TikTok without viewing their profile, including practical steps, alternative options, and things to keep in mind.

People often avoid viewing someone’s profile for personal or practical reasons. You may want to protect your mental health, avoid awkward algorithm suggestions, prevent accidental likes, or avoid giving the impression that you’re keeping tabs on someone. In other cases, it’s a matter of privacy or avoiding further engagement with a harasser or toxic user.

While TikTok doesn’t offer a direct “block without profile view” feature, there are still a few smart workarounds to avoid directly opening the user’s profile.

If the person has recently commented on your video or sent you a direct message, you can block them directly from that interaction.

Open the TikTok app and tap on the Inbox tab.