Slack Block User

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.
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Stats
Users: 149 ▼ -2
Rating: 3.64 (11)
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
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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

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

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

It works, but when a user (or app) has messaged multiple times in a row quickly it only removed the first message (the one with the user's name/picture)
by Shayne Hunsaker Shayne Hunsaker, 2022-01-05
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Safety
Risk impact

Slack Block User may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

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