Is Blocking Someone on Pinterest Permanent?
When you block someone on Pinterest:
- They cannot follow you.
- They cannot send you messages.
- They cannot comment on your pins.
- You also won’t see their content in your feed.
Blocking is not permanent—you can reverse it anytime by unblocking. Here are common reasons users decide to unblock:
- You blocked them by mistake.
- A past conflict is resolved.
- You want to collaborate on boards again.
- You’re using Pinterest for professional networking or marketing.
How to Unblock Someone on Pinterest on Mac & Windows
For Mac Users: Unblock Others on Pinterest
Unblocking someone on a desktop browser gives you more screen space and clearer navigation. Follow these detailed steps:
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Log in to Pinterest
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Open your preferred browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge).
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Go to pinterest.com and log in with your account credentials. For smooth access against malware attack, we recommend using a free proxy VPN like UFO VPN.
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Search for the User
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At the top of the screen, click on the Search bar.
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Type the person’s name or username.
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From the results, select the correct profile.
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Open Their Profile Page
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Click their profile picture or username to open their page.
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If they are blocked, you’ll see a Blocked label or a red Unblock button on their profile header.
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Click the Unblock Button
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Tap on Unblock.
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A confirmation box will appear asking if you’re sure.
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Confirm Your Choice
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Select Yes/Unblock to finalize.
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The person is now unblocked, and you can follow, message, or interact with them again if you want.
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👉 Pro Tip for Desktop Users: You can also manage all blocked accounts at once. Go to Settings > Privacy & Data > Blocked Accounts to see your entire blocked list and unblock directly.
For PC(Windows) Users: How to Unblock Someone on Pinterest
1. Log in to Your Pinterest Account
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Open your preferred browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox).
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Go to Pinterest.com.
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Enter your username/email and password to sign in.
2. Find the User You Blocked
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Use the search bar at the top of the page.
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Type the name or username of the person you want to unblock.
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Select their profile from the search results.
3. Open Their Profile
- On their profile page, you’ll see a “Blocked” button or a banner indicating they’re blocked.
- Click on the button — it usually appears near the top of the profile next to their name.
4. Unblock the User
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A confirmation pop-up will appear asking if you want to unblock them.
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Click Unblock to confirm.
5. Refresh and Reconnect
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After unblocking, you’ll be able to:
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View their boards and pins again.
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Send messages if both accounts allow.
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Follow them if you want to reconnect.
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How to Unblock Someone on Pinterest on Phones
How to Unblock Others on iOS (iPhone/iPad)
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Open the Pinterest App
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Locate and tap the Pinterest icon on your iPhone or iPad. If you can't access Pinterest, try turning to a free VPN for iPhone.
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Sign in if you’re logged out.
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Search for the User
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At the bottom, tap the magnifying glass (search).
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Enter the user’s display name or username.
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Tap their profile from the search results.
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Open Their Profile
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On their profile page, look for the Blocked label or a gray Unblock button.
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Tap Unblock
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Hit the Unblock option.
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A confirmation pop-up will appear.
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Confirm Unblocking
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Tap Unblock again to finish.
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The user is now unblocked, and you can interact with them normally.
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👉 Pro Tip for iOS: Go to Profile → Settings → Privacy & Data → Blocked Accounts to see everyone you’ve blocked and quickly unblock from one list.
How to Unblock Someone on Pinterest On Android
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Launch the Pinterest App
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Find and open the Pinterest app from your Android home screen or app drawer.
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Log in with your credentials if required. To stop pop-up ads and protect your IP, you can use a free VPN for Android.
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Locate the User
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Tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom.
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Type the user’s name or username.
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Select their profile from the search results.
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Go to Their Profile Page
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On the profile screen, look for the Blocked status or Unblock button.
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Tap Unblock
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Select Unblock in the middle of the screen.
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A confirmation box will appear.
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Confirm Action
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Tap Yes/Unblock.
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The account is unblocked immediately.
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👉 Pro Tip for Android: For bulk unblocking, head to Profile → Settings → Privacy & Data → Blocked Accounts. You can manage multiple accounts from there.
What Happens After Unblocking on Pinterest?
Unblocking someone on Pinterest doesn’t just remove the “block” label — it changes how you can interact with that user across the platform. However, there are also important limitations to keep in mind.
1. Restored Visibility
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The unblocked user can see your profile again, including your public boards and pins.
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You’ll also regain access to their boards, pins, and content unless their account is private.
2. Interaction Options Return
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You can follow each other again.
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Both of you can save pins from one another’s boards.
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Features like sending messages or comments become available again.
3. No Automatic Friendship
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Unblocking someone doesn’t mean you automatically become friends/followers again.
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If you unfollowed them before blocking, you’ll need to manually follow them again.
4. Privacy Settings Still Apply
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If the user has set their profile to private or restricted visibility, unblocking won’t bypass those privacy choices.
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Similarly, if you’ve set certain boards to “Secret,” they remain hidden even after unblocking.
5. Notifications Are Not Sent
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Pinterest does not notify the user when you unblock them.
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They may notice over time if they regain access to your profile or can interact with your content, but there’s no direct alert.
6. Re-blocking Is Allowed
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If you change your mind, you can block the user again anytime.
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There’s no limit to how many times you block/unblock a user.
After unblocking, double-check your Privacy & Data settings. If you don’t want the user to have full access to your boards, consider keeping sensitive boards marked as Secret.
[Related] How Do I Know If Someone Has Blocked Me on Pinterest?
Unlike some social platforms, Pinterest doesn’t directly notify you if someone blocks you. However, there are a few clear indirect signs you can look for:
1. Their Profile Becomes Invisible
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When you search for their username, you may not find their profile at all.
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If you previously had a direct link to their profile, clicking it may show an error or lead to a “Profile not available” message.
2. You Can’t Follow Them
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If you land on their profile (in rare cases when it still shows up), the Follow button will be disabled.
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This is a strong indicator that they’ve blocked you.
3. You Can’t Interact With Their Pins
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You won’t be able to save, comment, or react to their pins.
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Even older pins you saved from their boards may stop showing updates.
4. Messages Don’t Go Through
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If you try to message them via Pinterest, your messages won’t deliver.
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The chat thread may disappear entirely if they’ve blocked you.
5. They Disappear From Your Follower/Following Lists
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If they previously followed you, their name will vanish from your followers list.
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Similarly, if you followed them, you’ll notice they’re no longer in your following list — and you can’t re-follow them.
Pro Tips for Pinterest Unblocked Account
Unblocking is just one part of managing your Pinterest presence. Here are extra tips:
- Review blocked users regularly: Check if anyone needs to stay blocked or can be unblocked.
- Use privacy settings: Adjust who can interact with your content.
- Organize your boards: Keep your account clean and relevant.
- Secure your account: Use strong passwords and update them periodically.
FAQs
Can I block and unblock someone multiple times?
Yes, but frequent blocking/unblocking may create confusion in your interactions.
Will the person know I unblocked them?
No direct notification is sent. However, they can see your public boards again.
Does unblocking restore messages or old interactions?
No, past messages remain deleted, and you’ll need to reconnect if you wish.
