Last Updated on February 11, 2022
Using Slack is fun when it comes to communicating with co-workers. But is Slack enough satisfying when it comes to user needs? Well, no doubt, the Slack app is quite different apps than the other ones. But just like other platforms, here too, people have to face harassment and threats. All you can do is block them, right?
But do you know how to block people on Slack?
Can you Block People on Slack?
The daily active users of Slack are more than 12 million now. This is one of the most popular tools for the productive world now helping people connect. From official use to personal use, Slack is on-demand for constant communication.
But if you compare Slack with other communicative platforms like Discord and others, you might find it a little outdated for lacking some important features.
One of the features that Slack lacks is blocking other users. Learning how to add people on Slack is easy but what about blocking? You might use the latest version of Slack but yet, you cannot block someone on this app.
Why there’s no Block Option in Slack
Slack being a popular platform is earning a lot as the number of users is increasing. So how does Slack make money? Check it out here! But as the users are increasing, they should have developed their features, right?
As we have mentioned already, Slack doesn’t have the permission to block other users, they have requested this feature for years now. In terms of harassment or any other annoyance, blocking is an easier way.
But according to Slack, if co-workers block each other, it will be tough for them to collaborate and come up with good progress of their work.
Alternatives to Blocking in Slack
There are several third-party extensions available online that claim to help you block a user on Slack. But if you have tried some of them, you already know that none of these extensions will be able to help you block any user. As you cannot block anybody on Slack, we have a few options for you that you can use as alternatives to blocking.
Windows Slack Blocking Alternatives
For Windows Slack users, here are the alternatives to blocking a user.
Administrator Help
At times, you might face unwanted issues in Slack by any specific user. If it is a threat or harassment or any other problem like this, you can ask for the administrator’s help. Personally, communicate with the administrator and ask for removing the user that’s disturbing you. If the person is removed from the particular channel, you will be worry-free.
Leaving the Channel
If you see anybody harass you among co-workers or the users, the tough yet convenient way to fix it is to leave the channel. By cleaning the channel, you can simply avoid the user and make peace with the issue.
Android Slack Blocking Alternatives
Just like you Windows, you can settle for the same two alternatives if you want to get rid of any specific user.
- You can go for the admin’s help. All you need is to contact the admin by directly messaging them. Either way, you can tag them within the channel. Go for the “@admin” command and voice your issue.
- Or else, you can simply leave the channel. To do this, you have to get into Slack and check the left part of the screen. Search for the channel name here. Once you get it, click on it. Now, you will be able to see a three-dot option on the upper-right part of the screen. From the available options, you have to select “leave.”
video Guide: How To Block Someone In Slack
Wrap Up
We suggest you talk to the admin before you take any other step. You can also leave the channel. However, this should be the last option that you go for. Try the previous ones before you settle for this one. If you are not added to the Channel, you won’t get any updates. There are a lot of things to keep in mind when you plan to leave a Channel; so be sure before you do it.
