How To Block Someone on Snapchat: The 2025 Guide
How I Finally Managed to Block Someone on Snapchat — It’s Not Always Obvious
This one caught me off guard. Blocking someone on Snapchat sounds so simple, right? Tap a profile, hit ‘Block’, done. But in reality, it’s a bit more complicated, especially if you run into weird glitches, missing options, or the app just behaving strangely. If you’ve been trying but haven’t succeeded, here’s what I learned the hard way—and what finally worked for me.
Prepping Your Device — Don’t Skip These Checks
Before even trying to block, make sure your device’s connection is solid. I’ve had situations where Snapchat just refused to let me do anything if my Wi-Fi was flaky or if I was connected to a VPN. Yeah, VPNs can be sneaky—they mess with server communication, especially when it comes to managing friends or profile actions.
My tip: disconnect that VPN before attempting to block someone. In Android, it’s usually under Network & Internet > VPN, and on iOS, it’s in Settings > General > VPN. Sometimes, just flipping the VPN off and closing the Snapchat app completely—swiping it away from recent apps—made a huge difference. Then relaunch Snapchat and try again. Oh, and a quick app update check—sometimes the latest version fixes these bugs—so make sure you’re running the newest one.
Finding the Right Profile and Navigating Menus
This was a mess for me at first. Once your connection’s stable, go open Snapchat, then get to the profile of whoever you want to block — either by searching their username or finding them in your friends list or chats. Sometimes, the profiles don’t load right away, especially if you’ve been toggling VPNs or network switching. Restarting the app often helped my interface behave better. Also, if your Snapchat is outdated, the options might look different, so update it from the App Store or Google Play.
The Actual Blocking Part — Why It’s Not Always Obvious
This is where it gets tricky. When you’re on their profile, tap on their icon or the three-dot menu (top right). You’re supposed to find an option like “Manage Friendship” or just “More”. The button isn’t always upfront—it’s sometimes hidden in a sub-menu or labeled a bit differently, especially if Snapchat changed their UI recently. If you don’t see a clear “Block” button, try scrolling around or tapping different menu icons. Sometimes it’s tucked away behind “Report” or “Restrict,” which aren’t the same as blocking but can be confusing.
What finally helped me was looking for the “Block” option in the Manage Friendship menu after a few tries. When you tap it, a confirmation pops up—make sure to confirm. Blocking someone is pretty definitive: it stops them from sending snaps or messages, removes them from your friends, and also hides their stories. Just a heads-up though: blocking does NOT notify the other person; they’ll just notice you’re gone or that they can’t contact you anymore.
Some Troubleshooting Tips That Saved Me
If you see the block option greyed out or it’s missing, don’t panic. Usually, it’s a quick fix: restart Snapchat, toggle Wi-Fi off and on, or, if needed, uninstall and reinstall the app. I had to do that a couple of times. Sometimes, especially on older devices or if your Snapchat isn’t fully updated, these options can be wonky or hidden. Also, profiles that are private or set to certain restrictions might behave differently. If you can’t find the block option, try searching for the profile again or visit your friends list to double-check if the person is still there or already blocked.
Remember, if Snapchat updates their UI or moves options around, some things might look different. Keep your app version current, and be patient—it’s not always as straightforward as the app layout wants you to believe.
Final thoughts — Hope this helps, because I nearly lost it trying to figure this out
If this sounds familiar, just know you’re not alone. It’s all too easy to get stuck because of connection quirks, app bugs, or upgrades that change the layout overnight. For me, making sure Wi-Fi was stable, VPN was off, app was updated, and then digging around in those menus finally got the job done.
Quick recap: Check your internet connection, disable VPN, restart the app, look carefully for the “Manage Friendship” menu, and confirm the block. And definitely don’t forget to update Snapchat regularly. Those updates often fix bugs and UI stuff that can throw you off.
Hope this saves someone else some headaches — it took way longer than it should have trying to figure all this out late at night. Good luck, and stay safe!