What you need to know
- Spotify is allowing people to block other users in-app.
- Blocking users prevents them from seeing playlists and activity.
- Previously, people had to go through customer service.
Spotify is making it easier for people to block others from seeing their playlists and activity, according to a new report. Previously, the only way to block someone was to contact customer services and ask them to do it.
That's all changing according to an Engadget report, with Spotify now making the blocking something people can do themselves in-app. And yes, the process is completely reversible should you find yourself wanting to unblock someone again in the future.
To block someone on Spotify, simply visit their profile and click the ... button. Select "Block," or "Block User" on mobile, and that person will no longer be able to access your page, public playlists or see your listening activity. As you might expect, there's an "Unblock" option should you ever change your mind.
Spotify says that this change is just part of its ongoing efforts to make its service safer for people to use when listening to music and podcasts. The new block button will begin rolling out to customers this week, so don't fret if you aren't seeing it yet — it'll arrive eventually.
Spotify is what many would consider to be the best iPhone music app, despite the availability of Apple Music and the Apple One subscription bundle. That's a matter of personal taste, but we can all agree that features like this are a good move for everyone.
