Block someone on Whatnot

Blocking people on Whatnot prevents them from interacting with you. 

When you block someone they can no longer: 

• Follow you
• Search for or browse your profile
• Send you direct messages (DMs)
• Join, chat, or bookmark your shows
• Make future purchases from you (any orders placed before blocking will still be honored)

After you block someone: 

• They won't be notified 

• If they revisit your profile from an old DM or past purchase, they’ll see they’ve been blocked

• You can unblock them at any time

If someone is breaking our Community Guidelines, you can also report them to our Trust & Safety team. 

How to block someone 

1. Open the Whatnot app or website (whatnot.com)
2. Go to the person's profile
3. Tap or click the menu icon (…) in the top right
4. Select Block User
5. Confirm 

How to unblock someone  

1. Open the Whatnot app or website (whatnot.com)
2. Search for their profile by username
3. Tap or click the menu icon (…) in the top right
4. Choose Unblock
5. Confirm 

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Can I see a list of people I’ve blocked? 

• No. At the moment, it's not possible to view a list of everyone you’ve blocked on Whatnot.

What’s the difference between being removed from a show and blocked?

• Removed from a show: Only sellers and moderators can remove someone from a show. If you’re removed, you won’t be able to rejoin that specific show.
• Blocked: Anyone on Whatnot can block someone else to prevent future interaction. If a seller blocks you, you won’t be able to join their shows, chat, or buy from them again. When you visit their profile, you’ll see a message confirming that they’ve blocked you.