One thing we can’t hide from on social media platforms, especially Twitter, is online trolling. No matter how much we try to avoid them, these trolls will always find a way to get to us.
Thankfully, devFluid developed Twitter Blockchain, a handy tool that Twitter users can now rely on to block online bullies or people causing trouble on their Twitter timelines.
This tool comes as a Chrome extension, meaning that you can easily attach it to your browser. Since I stumbled on it, it has been quite helpful, especially in managing and customizing my Twitter experience.
Aside from automatically blocking online trolls and their followers or people they follow on Twitter, you can take it a step further by blocking multiple accounts at once.
So, instead of blocking them one after the other, Twitter Blockchain lets you block not only that person but also everyone following them and everyone they follow.
There is no better way to deal with online negativity and control your audience while at it. You’re not just stopping bullies but also controlling who sees your tweets.
For example, if you only want a specific group of people to see your post, you can use Twitter Blockchain to block everyone else quickly before tweeting.
Overall, the tool is like a big “stop” button for any online potential trouble. However, with the recent rebranding from Twitter to X, I’ve noticed that the tool is no longer as functional.
Some users even complained on the Chrome Web Store about how inefficient Twitter Blockchain is at the moment. “It was amazing when it worked, but doesn’t work anymore,” a user said.
That said, we can’t sit around waiting for Twitter Blockchain to come back. There are alternative tools that are as good as Twitter Blockchain, or even better.
Let’s explore a few of the best.
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Best Twitter Blockchain Alternatives To Check Out
1. Twitter One Click Block
What better way to block all bad vibes on Twitter than with this amazing Chrome and Firefox browser extension?
As the name implies, you’re just one click away from blocking all the troublemakers on Twitter.
If you have a lot of people on your list that you want to block, you don’t necessarily need to go through the hassle of blocking them one after the other. Twitter One Click Block provides you with a “Block” button under each tweet.
All you need is one click and presto, they are gone! Let’s say you’re enjoying beautiful flower pictures on Twitter and suddenly a troll tweet shows up, quietly hit the “Block” button under their tweet, and boom, tranquility is restored. No fuss, no stress.
I like that Twitter One Click Block isn’t a regular blocking tool. The only difference it shares with Twitter Blockchain is that it allows you to hit the block button straight from people’s posts.
Its simplicity is something to be admired as well. You only need one click and it’s done. There is no haunting through settings – just fast, stress-free blocking.
Imagine having a virtual bouncer that ensures that only good vibes reach your Twitter feed. That’s exactly what Twitter One Click Block does.
The best part is that the team is constantly working on updating the extension to ensure that you have an amazing experience.
They are always updating, fixing glitches, and adapting to Twitter’s changes. Perhaps that’s why the extension is still active even after Twitter’s rebranding to X.
Additionally, they encourage users to always report bugs whenever they see them. Overall, they aim to get you to enjoy a drama-free Twitter and they are doing their best to actualize that.
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2. MegaBlock
MegaBlock is also an interesting tool guaranteed to keep your Twitter timeline free from all annoying posts and make your experience better. What stands out with this tool is that it makes the whole blocking process quick and easy.
You can block many Twitter profiles at once just like Twitter Blockchain. However, their processes are quite different.
With MegaBlock, you’re nuking a tweet. That means you’re not just blocking those triggering tweets but also all the people who have liked them with one simple click.
To use the tool, simply go to their website and click on “Get Started.” The next step is to log in with your Twitter account and permit MegaBlock to access it.
Once you’re in, you’ll see all your Twitter account details. So, if there’s any tweet you don’t want to see, simply copy the URL and paste it into MegaBlock, then click on “Confirm.”
Both the Tweet’s author and everyone who liked it will be blocked. However, be sure you really want to do this, because it also means unfollowing all those people.
MegaBlock has been around since 2020. The idea first came to Michael Solana who tweeted about it. Though he initially wanted the block to cause an alarm or make your phone vibrate.
Gen Z Mafia then took up the baton and created MegaBlock doing exactly as Michael had envisioned, aside from the alarm part.
Overall, MegaBlock is a reliable tool to make your Twitter experience better by getting rid of annoying tweets and everyone associated with them.
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3. Blue Blocker
Blue Blocker gives you control over who you want to see on your Twitter feed but this time, you’re filtering out Twitter Blue verified users. There are several reasons why you might want to avoid users with the blue tick.
It could be that you want a more simple and personal experience on your timeline or you want to avoid influencer marketing or sponsored posts as verified users are more likely to engage in such promotional activities.
Additionally, it could be that you want to reduce the noise on your timeline and would prefer engaging with users who don’t have Twitter Blue verification as you see them as more authentic or relatable
In that case, Blue Blocker should be your go-to tool to get rid of those blue checkmarks. That’s the major difference between this tool and Twitter Blockchain.
Since Blue Blocker comes as a browser extension, you need to first install it on your browser after which it automatically blocks all the people with the blue tick.
However, you can always customize your options and not block people you follow or who follow you. Also, bear in mind that the tool will not block celebrities or influencers who got the blue tick without wanting it.
You’ll like how seamlessly this tool works in the background. You’re not disrupting any Twitter rules which is super cool. However, you can choose to control how fast the tool blocks users just to be on the safe side.
It’s amazing how Blue Blocker gives you the option of muting people instead of blocking them if you don’t want to. Twitter Blockchain doesn’t have this feature.
Aside from that, the tool tells you who it blocked and if you change your mind, you can always unlock them while also setting flags to ensure that they don’t get blocked again.
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4. Block The Blue – Twitter Verified Blocker
Block the Blue is another awesome tool that helps you to automatically block Twitter users who have the blue tick attached to their name. Interestingly, the tool was inspired by a campaign called the “BlockTheBlue.”
Some users were not happy that Elon Musk started giving blue verification to some users and celebrities who didn’t buy it. So to retaliate, Block the Blue was born because it’s now hard to tell who paid for the blue tick and who didn’t.
However, it doesn’t block organizational verifications or politicians. Also, as much as it automatically blocks Twitter users with a blue checkmark, once you unlock them, you won’t be able to block them again.
Another interesting feature to note about this tool is that it interacts directly with Twitter’s website (DOM) instead of using Twitter’s official tools. This means that you might see brief pop-ups when someone is getting blocked.
Block the Blue is designed to accommodate only 125,000 blocked accounts. If you’re a regular Twitter user, you’ll not likely hit that limit anytime soon, at least, until there’s an upgrade.
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5. 1-click blocker for Twitter
You’ll find this browser extension useful if you want a quicker and more convenient way to block trolls or bullies on Twitter. Usually, it takes up to three clicks to block someone, but with this tool, you already have a button next to every tweet.
This way, you can quickly block the person who made an annoying tweet with just one click. It saves you a lot of time as you don’t need to go through the confirmation process before blocking the person.
I really like how time-saving this extension is and that’s one thing it has in common with Twitter Blockchain. However, it doesn’t block followers and people following in bulk.
The block button sits strategically beside the username for easy and quick action. To use this extension, simply download and install it either to your Chrome or Firefox browser.
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6. Moderate
Moderate is a smart tool designed to make your Twitter experience better by using artificial intelligence. There are a lot of things you can achieve with this app.
First, it makes it easy for you to stay away from all negative posts on Twitter like annoying bots, bullying, racism, and hate speech.
You can quickly see these posts on your feed. The good posts are usually separated from the bad ones. That way, you can easily decide what to do with them.
You can either mute the user, block them, or unfollow them. Twitter Blockchain doesn’t have such an in-depth feature which gives Moderate an edge over it.
Away from the negativity, you can also follow users whose posts you like. All of these can be achieved with just one click.
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Conclusion
As you have seen, there are different tools that you can use in place of Twitter Blockchain. While some are browser extensions, others are web applications.
Also, while you can achieve mass blocking with some of the tools like MegaBlock, other tools like Blue Blocker and Block The Blue are designed strictly for blocking verified Twitter users.
However, my favorite tool is Twitter One Click Block because it allows me to block people straight from their posts.
MegaBlock is also a great tool because aside from blocking users who make triggering posts, you can also block everyone who likes the post. Everything can be achieved with just one click.
That said, don’t be restricted by my choices. Feel free to explore all other Twitter Blockchain alternatives and choose the one that best fits your blocking needs.
