How To Block Someone On Threads? Everything Need To Know!

New to Threads? Ah, man, everyone is new to this platform, as it was just launched some days ago. Is there anyone who’s disturbing you or sending you inappropriate messages? How to block someone on Threads?

I’ll tell you how. Stay until the end to learn everything.

What’s Threads?

Threads is a newly launched microblogging platform like Twitter, where you can share your thoughts, posts, videos, and text posts.

This platform allows you to post up to 500 more than Twitter’s 280 characters. Also, this platform allows you to post videos of 5 minutes or more than Twitter, which allows you to post a video of 2 minutes or 20 seconds. Also, read the How To Find Friends On Threads?

Threads reached more than 15 million downloads on the Google Play Store within 12 hours of launching.

The thing that I liked the most about the Threads app is how easy it is to use and how clean the interface is. Also, no ads are shown on this platform, making it the most convenient microblogging app to use.

How To Block Someone on Threads?

How do you block someone on a thread? Blocking someone on a thread can be done in two ways. Each of them will be discussed in turn. So, let’s get started.

Blocking On threads Via Feed:

• Launch the Threads app on your Android or iOS device.
• Scroll down through the app’s main screen until you find a post from the profile you want to block.
• Look for the three horizontal lines icon, typically located near the post or in the post’s options.
• Tap on the three horizontal lines icon to open a menu.
• In the menu, search for and select the option labelled “Block.” This option is usually placed among other options like “Share,” “Like,” or “Comment.”
• After selecting “Block,” a confirmation menu will appear on the screen.
• Review the confirmation message to ensure you want to block the person.
• Finally, tap on the “Block” button in the confirmation menu to officially block the person and prevent them from interacting with you on the app.

Blocking On Threads Via Profile Page

• Launch the Threads app on your device.
• At the bottom of the screen, locate and tap on the Search icon tab. It is usually represented by a magnifying glass or a search bar.
• In the search field that appears, type the name or username of the Profile that you want to block. As you type, Threads will display matching results.
• Select the desired Profile from the search results by tapping on it. This will open the Profile page.
• On the top-right corner of the Profile page, you’ll see a Three-dotted icon (an overflow menu). Tap on it to reveal a list of options.
• From the list of options, find and tap on the Block option. This will prompt a confirmation message.
• To confirm the blocking action, tap on the Block button again in the confirmation message. The selected Profile will now be blocked, and you will no longer receive their notifications.
• If you ever want to unblock the profile, locate and open the Profile page of the blocked user.
• On the profile page, you will find an Unblock button. Tap on it to unblock the profile.
• After confirming the unblocking action, the profile will be unblocked, and you will start receiving notifications from them again if they interact with you on Threads.

These are the two best methods to block someone on one thread.

How To Unblock Someone On Threads?

If you want to unblock any person on threads, you can do that by following the steps below.

• Open the Threads app on your mobile device by tapping on its icon.
• Once the app is launched, you will be taken to the main screen displaying your chat threads.
• Look for the search bar at the top of the screen. It is usually represented by a magnifying glass icon or labelled as “Search.”
• Tap on the search bar to activate it and bring up the keyboard for input.
• Using the keyboard, type in the name of the person you want to unblock. Ensure that you spell the name correctly for accurate search results.
• The app will start displaying search results below the search bar as you type. These results will update dynamically based on your input.
• Look through the search results for the name of the person you want to unblock. The names displayed are typically accompanied by profile pictures or other identifying information.
• Once you locate the person’s name in the search results, tap on it to select it.
• After tapping on the person’s name, you will be directed to their profile page within the Threads app.
• On the profile page, locate the three dots symbol or icons in the top right corner. This symbol represents additional options or settings for the selected profile.
• Tap on the three dots to open a drop-down menu or a pop-up with various options.
• In the list of options, look for the one that says “Unblock.” The exact wording may vary slightly, but it should be clear that this option relates to unblocking the person.
• Once you have identified the “Unblock” option, tap on it to initiate the unblocking process.
• A confirmation prompt will appear, asking you to confirm your decision to unblock the person. This step is in place to prevent accidental unblocking.
• Read the confirmation message carefully to ensure that you are unblocking the intended person.
• If you are certain that you want to proceed with unblocking, tap on the appropriate button or option provided in the confirmation message. This button is typically labelled as “Unblock” or “Confirm.”
• After confirming your decision, the person will be successfully unblocked in the Threads app.
• You can now interact with the unblocked person as usual, and their messages or updates will be visible to you again.

FAQs:

1) How do you Mute someone on Threads?

Click on the three dots above a profile’s picture > Mute when you’re on a thread. If you want, you can silence the posts.

2) How do you Report someone on Threads?

Click the three dots above their profile picture > Report to report a profile on a thread. Posts can be silenced.

3) How do you Mute someone on Threads?

You can mute a profile on a thread by clicking the three dots above their picture > Mute. It is possible to silence posts.

Final Words:

How to block Someone on a thread? Now you know how to do that. I’ve also told you how you can unblock someone on a thread. I’ll be glad to answer any questions you have about the topic in the comments.