Profiles on Apps, Block, and More

 

We're excited to announce new updates to the IMDb experience across our mobile apps and web. For the first time ever, you can explore other IMDb user profiles directly in the iOS and Android apps just as you can on web today, discovering ratings, reviews, lists, and activity of fellow fans. We're also introducing Block capabilities across web, iOS, and Android, plus new tools that allow you to better control your experience and interactions.

 

View Other Profiles on Apps

 

The profiles you've always been able to explore on the web are now in the IMDb app. Visit any user's profile to see their public ratings, reviews, lists, check-ins, and more, and find fans whose opinions you trust when you're looking for your next watch. Getting there is easy. Tap a username or profile image on any user review, list or discussion space, and you'll land on that person's profile. The content you already browse become a new way to find and connect with fellow fans.

 

 

 

Block

 

As IMDb becomes a more connected place to discover fellow fans, we want everyone to feel confident exploring and sharing. That's why we're introducing Block on the web and in the apps. If there's someone you'd rather not interact with, you can block their profile, and you'll both stop seeing each other's reviews, lists, polls, and IMDb Discussions posts, anywhere on IMDb.

 

To block someone, tap the three-dot menu (...) on their profile, or block directly from a discussion post, comment, or reply. Blocking happens quietly, so the other person is never notified. It stays in sync across devices allowing you to review or unblock anyone at any time from Privacy Settings > See blocked users.

 

 

 

In Case You Missed It

 

Privacy Settings on Apps. You can now manage who sees your ratings, watchlist, check-ins, lists, and more directly in the app, with changes taking effect right away. It's the same control you've had on the web, now wherever you are.

 

Badges on Apps. Your badges, the same ones you've earned on web, now appear on your profile in the app, celebrating your milestones and contributions.

 

To Get Started

 

Update to the latest version of the IMDb app, visit a fellow fan's profile, and head to your Privacy Settings to manage your visibility and blocked users. For more on blocking, check out our Help article: FAQ for the "Your Profile" feature.

 

— The IMDb Team