Blocking vs. reporting: when to use which
Quick answer: Block when you just don't want contact anymore; report when someone's behavior breaks the rules.
- Block — immediate and personal, no notification, our team isn't involved
- Block & Report — for harassment, scams, fake profiles, or anyone underage
- Reporting sends the account to our team to review and act on
- Reports are always anonymous
See How do I block someone? and How do I report suspicious or inappropriate behavior?
Both tools help you control your experience, but they do different things. You can use one, the other, or both.
Block someone when you simply don't want any further contact. Blocking is immediate and personal to you: the person is removed from your matches and messages and can't contact you or see your profile. They aren't notified, and our team isn't involved. Use it for someone who's just not a fit.
Block and Report someone when their behavior breaks our rules — harassment, scams, fake profiles, offensive content, or anyone who seems underage. Reporting sends the account to our team to review and act on, which helps protect the whole community. Reports are anonymous.
Learn more: How do I block someone? · How do I report suspicious or inappropriate behavior? · What happens after I report someone?