How to Block Subreddits on Reddit
Here’s a comprehensive, up-to-date guide on how to block or hide subreddits on Reddit, covering desktop, mobile, and third-party options, as well as important limitations.
Important First: Know the Limitations
Reddit does not offer a true “block subreddit” feature, similar to blocking a user. What you can do is:
- Mute / hide subreddits so they don’t appear in your feeds
- Filter content via keywords or subreddit exclusions
- Use third-party tools for stronger filtering
The effectiveness depends on platform + whether you’re logged in.
1. Block (Mute) Subreddits on Reddit Desktop (Official Website)
Option A: Mute Subreddits (Best Official Method)
This removes a subreddit from Home and Popular feeds.
Steps:
- Log in to Reddit on desktop
- Click your profile picture (top-right)
- Go to User Settings
- Select Safety & Privacy
- Scroll to Muted communities
- Click Add
- Type the subreddit name (e.g.,
r/example) - Save
✅ Subreddit no longer appears in Home/Popular
❌ Still visible if you search for it directly
Option B: Leave the Subreddit
If you joined it previously:
- Open the subreddit
- Click Joined
- It becomes Join
This removes it from your Home feed but does not block recommendations.
2. Block Subreddits on Reddit Mobile App (iOS & Android)
Mute a Subreddit from Your Feed
Steps:
- Open the Reddit app
- Go to the subreddit you want to block
- Tap the three dots (⋮) in the top-right
- Tap Mute community
- Confirm
✅ Works for Home & Popular feeds
❌ Does not block search results
View & Manage Muted Subreddits
- Tap your profile icon
- Go to Settings
- Select your username
- Tap Muted communities
- Add or remove subreddits
3. Filter Subreddits from r/all or Popular (Desktop Only)
Reddit allows manual filtering from r/all:
Steps:
- Visit
r/all - Look at the right sidebar
- Find Filter subreddit
- Enter the subreddit name
- Click +
⚠️ This only affects r/all, not Home or Popular.
4. Block Subreddits Using Third-Party Tools (Most Powerful)
Option A: Reddit Enhancement Suite (RES) – Desktop
Best for advanced filtering.
Features:
- Permanently block subreddits
- Keyword-based filtering
- Filter by domain, flair, or title
How:
- Install Reddit Enhancement Suite (Chrome / Firefox)
- Go to RES Settings
- Navigate to Subreddits → FilteReddit
- Add subreddits to the block list
✅ Strongest control
❌ Desktop only
Option B: Third-Party Reddit Apps (Android)
Some apps offer better filters than the official app.
Popular examples:
- Infinity for Reddit
- Boost for Reddit
- Relay for Reddit
Look for:
- “Content Filters”
- “Blocked Subreddits”
- “Keyword Filters”
⚠️ Availability depends on Reddit API changes.
5. Block Subreddit Content Using Keyword Filters
If Reddit keeps recommending similar content:
On Desktop (Official Reddit)
- Go to User Settings
- Open Feed Settings
- Enable Content filters
- Add keywords related to the subreddit topic
This reduces related recommendations.
6. Block Subreddits from Notifications & Recommendations
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Disable:
- Community recommendations
- Trending posts
- Popular post alerts
This helps prevent resurfacing blocked topics.
What You Cannot Do (Yet)
❌ Completely erase a subreddit from Reddit
❌ Block a subreddit from appearing in search
❌ Block subreddits without an account (officially)
Best Method Summary
| Goal | Best Solution |
|---|---|
| Hide from Home feed | Mute subreddit |
| Hide from Popular | Mute subreddit |
| Hide from r/all | Sidebar filter |
| Permanent blocking | Reddit Enhancement Suite |
| Mobile advanced filtering | Third-party apps |
Pro Tip
For maximum blocking:
- Mute subreddit (official)
- Add keyword filters
- Use RES (desktop)
If you want, tell me:
- Desktop or mobile only?
- Specific subreddits or topics?
I can tailor the setup exactly to your needs.