Quick answer
Report: open the Pin, profile, board or conversation, select the ellipsis (…), choose Report, pick a reason and confirm. Block: open their profile > ellipsis > Block > Block (then OK on the web). It stops them following you, messaging you or interacting with your Pins, and they’re not told. If you’re worried about your safety, Pinterest says contact law enforcement.
Does this match what you see?
- Someone is harassing you or sending unwanted messages.
- A Pin, board or profile breaks Pinterest’s rules.
- You want someone to stop following or interacting with you.
Computer (browser)iPhone & iPadAndroid
Based on Pinterest Help Center’s “Report something on Pinterest” and “Block or unblock someone” pages, read on November 7, 2026.
Why this happens: the possible causes
Report, block, or both?
| Situation | Use |
|---|---|
| Content breaks Pinterest’s rules | Report it |
| You don’t want contact with someone | Block them |
| Harassment or bullying | Report it (our tip: block them too) |
| You feel unsafe | Contact law enforcement |
- Content that breaks the Community GuidelinesCheck this first
Pinterest asks you to report it for review.
Try these 60-second checks first
- Our tip: don’t reply to someone who is harassing you.
How to fix it, step by step
Work through these in order. They start with the quickest, safest checks and only move to steps that sign you out or remove data later.
Fix 1: Report a Pin, profile or board
Pinterest’s reporting steps.
- Pin: open it, select the ellipsis (…) > Report Pin (or Report).
- Profile: open it and select the ellipsis (top right on the web; next to Follow in the app) > Report (or Report account).
- Board: open it and select the ellipsis (top right) > Report.
- Pick a reason, select Next on the web, then confirm with Report.
Did it work? Pinterest confirms the report.
Did Fix 1 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 1. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Fix 2: Report a comment or message
Pinterest’s steps for comments and conversations.
- Comment or photo comment: open the Pin, select the comment icon or scroll to the comments, select the ellipsis under the comment on the web (next to it in the app) > Report this content (Report in the app).
- Message: select the messages (speech bubble) icon, open the conversation, then the ellipsis (top right of the conversation). In the app, tap Report this conversation (Android) or Report conversation (iPhone).
- Pick a reason, select Next on the web, then Report to confirm.
To report a photo comment for intellectual property reasons, Pinterest says to contact it with the Pin URL and the username of the person who posted the comment.
Did it work? Pinterest confirms the report.
Did Fix 2 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 2. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
After you report
Pinterest says you can still see the account, boards, Pins and comments you reported. To see less of them, unfollow or block the person. Pinterest’s Community Guidelines explain what’s allowed.
Someone is pretending to be you
Pinterest says it deactivates accounts it finds impersonating a person or organization. Report it through Pinterest’s contact form (external site, opens in a new tab): select Report a policy violation, then Report account impersonation, and include:
- The URL of the fake Pinterest profile.
- Your real Pinterest profile, if you have one.
- Anything else that helps verify who you are, such as a link to your Facebook or X (Twitter) profile.
Pinterest says it looks at the profile details, Pin descriptions, comments and board titles. Someone with the same name or a similar username isn’t necessarily impersonating you. You can use the same process to report accounts impersonating celebrities, public figures or businesses. Companies claiming a username or reporting a trademark issue should use Pinterest’s Trademark page (external site, opens in a new tab).
Our note: Pinterest’s form only asks for links like these. Never send your password or a login code to anyone, including people offering to “get the fake account removed” for a fee.
Block someone
On the web:
- Open the person’s profile.
- Click the ellipsis (…) under their profile details (for a business account, it’s at the top right of the profile).
- Click Block, then Block again to confirm, then OK.
iPhone and Android app: open their profile, tap the ellipsis under their profile details (on iPhone, for a business account, it’s at the top right) > Block > Block to confirm.
Unblock someone
- From their profile (web): select Unblock under their profile details. On iPhone, tap the ellipsis on their profile to find Unblock.
- From settings (web): click the cog icon (bottom left) > Settings > Social permissions, scroll to Blocked accounts > Edit list, then Unblock next to the person and Unblock again to confirm. Business accounts reach Settings from the arrow-down icon (top right).
- From settings (app): tap your profile photo (bottom right), then your profile photo (top left) > Social permissions (on iPhone, Social permissions and activity) > Blocked accounts, then Unblock and Unblock again. Business accounts: ellipsis (top right) > Settings first.
What blocking does
- The person can’t follow you, message you, or interact with your Pins.
- Pinterest doesn’t notify them when you block or unblock them. They only see an alert if they try to follow you or interact with your Pins.
- Their Pins no longer show in your home feed, but you might still see them in search results and group boards.
- Pins you saved from them stay on your profile; Pinterest says remove them one at a time if you want.
How to know it worked
- You’ve reported or blocked the person, and you feel safe.
Still not working? Your next steps
- Your own account was taken over? See Pinterest account hacked.
Official help routes
SocialAppFix can’t see or change your account. For account decisions, recovery and appeals, only the platform’s own tools can help. These links go to the official sites.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report someone on Pinterest?
Open their profile, select the ellipsis > Report, pick a reason and confirm.
Does Pinterest tell someone when I block them?
No. Pinterest says they aren’t notified; they only see an alert if they try to follow you or interact with your Pins.
How do I report a fake Pinterest account pretending to be me?
Use Pinterest’s contact form: Report a policy violation > Report account impersonation. Include the fake profile’s URL, your real profile and links that help verify who you are.
Can a blocked person still see my Pins?
Pinterest doesn’t say blocking hides your Pins. It stops them following you, messaging you or interacting with your Pins. To limit who sees your profile, make it private.
Did this solve your problem?
Your answer stays in your browser — nothing is sent or stored. The “tell us” link opens your own email app.
Out of date or didn’t work? Email us — never include passwords or codes.
Sources and how we checked this guide
We base steps on the platforms’ own help pages and the phone makers’ official guides. Menu names change often and can differ by device, app version and region. Where a platform page could not be independently read, we link it so you can check the current wording yourself.
- Report something on Pinterest (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Block or unblock someone (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Report impersonation (external site, opens in a new tab)
Last reviewed 7 November 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 7 May 2027. Editor: Michael Michael. How we write and review guides.
What changed
- 7 November 2026: First published.
- 8 November 2026: Added: reporting impersonation.
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