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Twitter's Testing a Way to Block Someone Without Unfollowing Them

A "soft block" feature is finally coming

By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 8, 2021 01:20PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Twitter is testing yet another feature that could become a mainstay on the platform: one that would remove a follower without unfollowing them altogether. The social network tweeted on its official Support page on Tuesday that it would test the feature on the web only for now. Twitter said the feature would make it "easier to be the curator of your own followers list." Getty Images/Chesnot By clicking "Remove follower" from your follower list, your tweets won’t appear on their timeline, according to The Verge. However, it’s important to note this soft blocking feature is different than blocking someone, since you’ll still be able to send/receive direct messages from a person you remove as a follower. Previously, if you wanted to "soft block" someone like this, you had to block someone and unblock them right after, effectively making them unfollow you without them even knowing it. Twitter making an actual feature out of this concept is big, so you won’t have to jump through hoops to get the same result. This test is the latest Twitter has announced to try out new ways for users to experience the platform. For example, in June, Twitter announced it would test Super Follows and Ticketed Spaces as a way for users to monetize their content on the platform. The Super Follows feature—initially announced in March—helps users earn monthly revenue on Twitter by offering an extra level of content and interaction as a monthly subscription. Meanwhile, Ticketed Spaces allows users to create unique and exclusive audio experiences within Twitter’s Spaces feature that audiences will have to pay to listen to. Twitter said the prices would range from $1 to $999. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Block Someone on Instagram How to Snooze Someone on Facebook How to Unblock Someone on Twitter How to Unblock Someone on Instagram How to Remove Followers on Twitter How to Hide Replies on Twitter Two Quick Ways to Check Who Unfollowed You on Instagram How to Unfollow on TikTok How to Block Someone on Skype How to Block Someone on Facebook If You Block Someone on Twitter, Do They Know? How to Block Someone on LinkedIn How to Find Real Celebrities on Twitter How to Block Someone on Discord How to Block Someone on a MacBook How to Remove a Follower on Spotify Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies