Slack Block User

Block Slack User's Messages
What is Slack Block User?
Slack Block User is an open-sourced Chrome extension that allows you to block annoying users or bot/apps on your Slack workspace. With a simple click, you can immediately block their messages. Unblock users through the extension's configuration and enjoy a more peaceful Slack experience. Upgrade UI, block users in the left sidebar, and handle storage limitations are on the roadmap.

Extension stats

Users: 127 ▲ 8
Rating: 3.60 (10)
Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2020-10-23)
Creation date: 2019-07-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://*.slack.com/*
Size: 31.68K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

Get annoyed by some users or bot/apps on your slack workspace? Use this extremely light-weight open-sourced extension to block them!

To Block User

  • Select a user name in the message list to show up the user card, then click 'Block' (The one with evil icon)
  • The user's messages will be blocked immediately!

To Unblock User go to Extension's Configuration

  • Right-click on the extension icon on the right top of browser -> Options
  • Go to extension list -> Slack Block User -> Extension Options
  • Select Workspace
  • Click the username to unblock
  • Reload the current workspace (if there is) to apply the unblocking

New

1.1.5

See more

User reviews

Doesn't work.
by Julian Harris, 2023-03-20

Looks like slack changed something and this extension no longer works :(
by Kyhwana Pardus, 2022-09-13

Does not work. Button to block is seen but the person is still there and unblocked when updating.
by Emelie Rosberg, 2020-07-08
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

Slack Block User requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Slack Block User has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Slack Block User: