How to Unblock Someone on Grindr

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

This wikiHow will show you how to unblock someone on Grindr after you've blocked them using your Android, iPhone, or iPad. You must be using the Premium version of Grindr to remove individual users from your block list.

Quick Grinder Unblocking Steps

Open the Grindr app.
Ensure you have premium, as only premium users can unblock others.
Tap your profile picture.
Tap the gear icon in the top-right of your screen.
Tap Unblock Users under the "Security" heading.
Tap the user you'd like to unblock.
Tap the OK button when Grindr asks if you want to unblock that user.

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This app icon looks like a yellow/orange mask. You can find this app on your Home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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This will take you to your profile.

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Tap the gear icon

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. You'll see this in the top right of your screen.
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Tap Unblock Users . You'll find this under the header, "Security."
- All the users you've blocked will display here.
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A window will pop up, asking if you want to unblock them.
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Tap OK . The user will disappear from the list and will be able to message you again.
- You must be using the premium version of the app to use this feature. ^{[1]
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