Blocking Modes & Actions
Bloq gives you full control over how incoming calls are handled. Choose your protection level and how blocked calls are treated.
Blocking Modes
Choose how aggressively Bloq protects you.
Block All Unknown
Blocks all calls from numbers not in your contacts or trusted list. Maximum protection: only people you know can reach you. Contacts, trusted list numbers, whitelist patterns, and repeat callers always get through.
Blocklist Only
Only blocks numbers explicitly in your blocklist or matching a block pattern. All other calls ring normally, including unknown numbers. Best for users who only want to block specific known spam numbers.
Off
Bloq does not block any calls. All calls ring normally. The app continues to function and your settings, lists, and rules are preserved, but no screening happens.
Block Actions
Choose what happens when a call is blocked.
Silent Reject
The call is silently blocked. The caller hears ringing and can leave a voicemail. Your phone never rings, never vibrates. You won't even know someone tried to call. This is the recommended option because it keeps the door open for voicemail from legitimate callers.
Reject with Busy
The call is blocked and the caller receives a busy signal immediately. Your phone never rings. Note: the caller knows the call was actively rejected, which may signal that the number is active.
Defaults
Out of the box, Bloq uses Block All Unknown mode with Silent Reject. During onboarding, you choose between Block All Unknown and Blocklist Only. You can change everything in Settings at any time.