To know if someone blocked you on Facebook, look for these key signs:
- They disappear from your Friends List. If you search for them in your friends and they don't appear, it could mean they blocked you, unfriended you, or deactivated their account
- You can't find them via Facebook search. If their profile doesn't show up when you search their name, and you know their account is active, they may have blocked you
- You cannot view their profile page. Trying to visit their profile URL results in a "content not available" message, which is a strong indicator of being blocked
- You can't send them messages on Facebook Messenger. Messages won't go through, and you may see an error like "This person is unavailable on Messenger"
- You can't tag them in posts or comments. Their name won't appear as an option when you try to tag them
- You can't invite them to events or groups. Their name won't appear when you try to add them to an event or group
- Their posts no longer appear on your feed. If you used to see their posts regularly and now you don't, it could be a sign of blocking (though this can also happen if they unfriended you or changed privacy settings)
Because blocking and unfriending can show similar signs, to confirm blocking, try these steps:
- Use a mutual friend's account to search for the person. If the profile is visible to others but not to you, you are likely blocked
- Try accessing their profile directly via URL. If it’s unavailable only to you, that indicates blocking
- Check if you can still send them messages or tag them from another account
In summary, if you cannot find the person in your friends list or search, cannot view their profile, cannot message or tag them, and their posts disappear from your feed, these combined signs strongly suggest you have been blocked on Facebook
