- Blocking someone on Twitch from their username
- Blocking someone on Twitch from a whisper
- Seeing and undoing your Twitch blocks
- Blocking versus ignoring on Twitch
- Helping a younger viewer block someone on Twitch
- Stopping Twitch whispers from strangers
- Protecting your Twitch channel as a streamer or business
- When blocking someone on Twitch isn't enough
- If you can't find the block option on Twitch
- Frequently asked questions
To block someone on Twitch, click their username, open the three vertical dots menu and select Block Username. In a whisper, use the cog icon at the top of the window and choose Block username. Twitch says blocking prevents that person whispering you.
Most Twitch chats are lovely. Then one person turns up who won't leave you alone, and suddenly the platform feels very different. Whether you're a viewer who's had enough of someone's whispers or a streamer protecting your community, Twitch gives you a quick way to shut that conversation down.
Below are the steps Twitch's help centre describes, from a username in chat and from a whisper, plus how to see who you've blocked and what to do when blocking isn't enough.
Blocking someone on Twitch from their username
The simplest way to block is straight from the person's name. Twitch's help article on managing harassment in chat describes it like this:
- Find the person's username in chat, or open their profile.
- Click their username.
- Click the three vertical dots menu.
- Select Block Username.
That's it. Twitch says blocking another user prevents them from whispering you, so the private messages stop. Menus vary by app version, so if you use the Twitch mobile app, look for the same option on the person's profile.
Blocking someone on Twitch from a whisper
Sometimes you meet the problem in a private message rather than chat. Twitch's help says you don't have to go hunting for the username. Open the whisper window and use the settings there:
- Open the whisper conversation with the person.
- Click the cog icon at the top of the whisper window.
- Select Block username.
Doing it here is handy because you're already looking at the messages you want to stop. If it's more than rudeness, take a screenshot before you block, so you have it if you decide to report the account.
Seeing and undoing your Twitch blocks
Changed your mind, or blocked the wrong person in a hurry? Twitch says you can see a list of who you've blocked, and unblock or remove people, in the Privacy section of your Security Settings page. Open your account settings on the website, go to Security and Privacy, and look for the blocked users list.
Blocking versus ignoring on Twitch
People often mix these up, and Twitch treats them as two tools that are linked together.
| Tool | What Twitch's help says |
|---|---|
| Block | Click the username, use the three dots menu and choose Block Username; blocking prevents the person whispering you |
| Ignore | Use /ignore username in chat, and /unignore username to reverse it |
| Linked behaviour | If you ignore somebody through one tool, they're ignored in both |
So if you've used the chat command and wonder why someone has gone quiet, that's the link in action. I'd stick to blocking from the menu for anyone who has been unpleasant, since the blocked list is easy to review later.
Helping a younger viewer block someone on Twitch
If a child or teenager in your family watches Twitch, sit down with them and walk through the block steps together. Show them the username route and the whisper route, and tell them they can block anyone who makes them uncomfortable without having to explain themselves first. Then agree that they will tell you about anything that worries them, so you can report it to Twitch and take further action if you need to.
It also helps to look at the Security and Privacy settings together, so they know where the blocked list lives and how the setting for whispers from strangers works.
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Stopping Twitch whispers from strangers
If it's the whispers that bother you, Twitch has a setting aimed at exactly that. Its help says the Block Whispers from Strangers setting is enabled by default, and you can manage it from your Security and Privacy settings. If you've switched it off to talk to your community, switch it back on if strangers start abusing it.
Protecting your Twitch channel as a streamer or business
If you stream for a business, blocking is only one part of keeping a friendly space. Your own account tools are personal ones, so they protect you but don't clean up your channel for everyone else. A few habits help:
- Block anyone who whispers you abusively, then report them if it breaks Twitch's rules.
- Tell your regular viewers what's welcome in chat, and say so on your channel page.
- Keep screenshots of anything serious, in case Twitch asks for detail.
- Review your blocked list now and then, so it doesn't fill up with accounts you've forgotten.
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When blocking someone on Twitch isn't enough
Blocking stops the whispers, but it doesn't punish someone who is harassing you. Twitch has a separate How to File a User Report help article for reporting accounts that break its rules. If someone threatens you or you feel in danger, contact the police, not just Twitch. Blocking is a first step, not the whole answer.
If you can't find the block option on Twitch
- Make sure you're clicking the username itself, then look for the three vertical dots on the menu that opens.
- Check you're logged in. Blocking needs you to be signed in to your account.
- Try the whisper window's cog icon instead if chat doesn't show the option.
- Update your Twitch app or refresh your browser, in case the page is out of date.
- Search Twitch's help centre for your exact layout, since menus vary by app version.
Frequently asked questions
How do I block someone on Twitch?
Click their username, open the three vertical dots menu and select Block Username. Twitch says blocking prevents the person whispering you.
How do I block someone from a Twitch whisper?
Click the cog icon at the top of the whisper window and select Block username.
How do I unblock someone on Twitch?
Twitch says you can see your blocked list, and unblock or remove people, in the Privacy section of your Security Settings page.
Is blocking the same as ignoring on Twitch?
No, they're separate tools, but Twitch says if you ignore somebody through one of them, they're ignored in both. Ignore uses /ignore username and /unignore username.
What if someone keeps harassing me on Twitch?
Block them, then report the account using Twitch's user report process. If you're in danger, contact the police.
