You can tell if someone blocked your number by observing several signs, though none are 100% definitive on their own. Here are the key indicators and methods:
Signs You May Have Been Blocked
- Calls go straight to voicemail or ring once then go to voicemail: When you call, if the call immediately goes to voicemail or rings just once before redirecting, it often means your number is blocked. Normally, calls ring several times before going to voicemail. However, this can also happen if the person’s phone is off, in airplane mode, or set to Do Not Disturb
- No "Delivered" or "Read" notifications on messages: On iPhone, if your iMessages don’t show "Delivered" or "Read" under the message bubble, it may indicate blocking. On Android, lack of delivery receipts can also suggest blocking, but this is less reliable because not all devices support read/delivery confirmations
- Messages sent as SMS instead of iMessage (on iPhone): If your messages to an iPhone user suddenly switch from blue bubbles (iMessage) to green bubbles (SMS) and don’t show delivery status, this could mean you are blocked or the recipient’s phone is off or disconnected
- Calling from another phone or hiding your number: If your calls always go to voicemail from your phone but ring normally or get answered when calling from a different phone or by hiding your caller ID (dialing *67 before the number), it’s a strong sign you are blocked
- Undelivered texts or messages stuck in sending: On some messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Viber, if your messages only show a single checkmark (sent but not delivered) and never get read, you might be blocked
- Social media clues: If you no longer see someone’s posts or profile updates on social media where you were previously connected, this can be another hint of being blocked or unfriended
How to Check
- Call the person and note the ringing pattern: One ring then voicemail suggests blocking; multiple rings suggest you aren’t blocked.
- Send a message and check for delivery/read receipts: Absence of these on iMessage or messaging apps can indicate blocking.
- Call from another phone or hide your number: If the call goes through normally, you are likely blocked on your primary number.
- Observe message bubble colors on iPhone: Blue to green switch may indicate blocking.
What to Keep in Mind
- These signs can also occur if the person’s phone is off, on Do Not Disturb, or has network issues.
- Voicemails left when blocked usually go to a separate blocked messages folder and the person may not be notified.
- The best way to confirm is to ask mutual contacts or the person directly if possible.
In summary, if your calls consistently go to voicemail quickly, your texts don’t show delivery or read receipts, and calls from other phones ring normally, you have likely been blocked
