To know if someone blocked you on iMessage, you can look for several key signs:
- No "Delivered" or "Read" status: When you send an iMessage, normally you see "Delivered" or "Read" under your message. If these disappear and your messages just stay blue bubbles without any status, it may indicate you're blocked
- Message bubble color changes: If your iMessage suddenly sends as a green bubble (SMS text) instead of blue, it can mean you are blocked or the recipient's iPhone is offline or switched to SMS fallback
- Messages never show "Delivered": If your messages stay blue but never show "Delivered," and eventually turn green to send as SMS, it strongly suggests blocking
- Calls go straight to voicemail: Trying to call the person and the call immediately goes to voicemail without ringing is another sign of being blocked
- FaceTime calls fail: Attempting a FaceTime call that fails or shows an error can also indicate blocking
- Cross-check from another device: Sending a message from a different phone to the same contact and seeing it delivered while yours is not can confirm blocking
Keep in mind, network issues or the recipient turning off read receipts can mimic some of these signs, so none of these alone is 100% definitive. But combined, they provide a strong indication that you have been blocked on iMessage
Summary of steps to check if blocked on iMessage:
- Open the conversation and check if your last message shows "Delivered" or "Read."
- Note if messages switch from blue to green bubbles.
- Try calling the person; if it goes straight to voicemail, suspect blocking.
- Try FaceTime; failure to connect is another clue.
- Test sending a message from another device to compare delivery status.
These methods together help you determine if someone has blocked you on iMessage
