How To Remove Followers On Twitter Easily
Perhaps you wonder how you can make someone unfollow you on Twitter without them actually unfollowing you, so that they are not aware.
Having greater control of your followers list is the key to achieve a better experience in this magnificent social network.
Some users or accounts might interfere with your goal of having a good time in the Twitter app.
But, for whatever reason it is, if you just don’t want to use the blocked button, you are on your right to do so.
Luckily, if you don’t want a person to follow you on Twitter, there are ways to accomplish that. Today, GrowFollowing will show you all you need to know about:
- How to remove followers on Twitter;
- Best ways to remove a follower without them noticing;
- How to quickly control your follower list on Twitter (web version and mobile device app).
Control Your Followers List on Your Twitter Account
It’s fundamental for users of this platform to control the persons that have access to their account. You might as well have a private Twitter account, but there will be some limitations regarding engaging in a public conversation or expanding the reach of your platform.
Users have been asking for years for a way to remove followers without blocking them.
Fortunately, Twitter Support has listened to the users’ requests and is planning to implement some new features that will forever change the way to control your own followers.
You can get more information about the Twitter tests by clicking on this link.
How To Remove Twitter Followers Without Them Knowing
There are two main ways to remove users that follow you on the Twitter app. Worry not - we will assist you during the entire process.
Option 1: “Remove This Follower” Option
In the early days of Twitter, the only way to remove a follower would require blocking them first.
Now, there’s a game-changer option that will leave those days behind. Nevertheless, it is safe to mention that this feature is still in the testing phase, so it’s not available on mobile yet.
To use the “Remove this Follower” option, go to your account page and follow the following three steps:
- Open your profile and click followers;
- Click the dot icon that appears next to the profile page of the follower you want to remove;
- After you click the three dot menu, click “Remove this Follower” and confirm your decision.
Remember that at this precise moment, this can only be done in the web browser version.
Option 2: Soft-Block Trick on Twitter
There’s a useful trick which consists of blocking someone and then undoing the blocking within a few seconds. We’ll show you how to do it quickly.
Removing Unwanted Followers on Mobile Devices (Android and iOs)
If you don’t use Twitter on a web browser and instead use the mobile app, this trick is for you.
Open the side menu, go to your profile and tap “Followers”:
Look for the follower you want to block and click the three dot icon on their profile. You can find this option in the top right corner.
Finally, select “Block” and immediately unblock them. The user will no longer be following you.
Removing Follower vs. Block: The Difference
Now, you could make or convince someone to unfollow you, but this process might take a while. There are two main differences when it comes to removing and blocking someone:
- The user you block won’t be able to send you direct messages nor find you ever again (unless you unblock them). Also, they won’t see your tweets on their timeline.
- Removing a follower won’t block them - they won’t be following you, but they can still find your tweets or your account and follow you again if they want.
Whether you want to block someone or just make your tweets unavailable for them, it all depends on you.
Remove Twitter Followers FAQ
How Do I Remove a Follower on Twitter Without Blocking Them?
You could try to use the “Remove the Follower” option, so your tweets don’t appear to them anymore, or you could select “Block” and then quickly unblock to remove them from your follower list.
Does Removing Someone On Twitter Notify Them?
No, there isn’t a notification for this. Nonetheless, if the account remains blocked, they might check your account and realize you blocked them.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.