There are various ways to tell if someone blocked you, depending on the platform or method of communication:
On Social Media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)
- You cannot find their profile in search when logged in, but a mutual friend's search can still find them.
- Their profile picture may change to a generic silhouette, and their name may no longer be clickable in conversations.
- Their posts, comments, or tags may disappear from your view.
- You are unable to send them messages, or messages appear not delivered.
- Checking from another account or asking a mutual friend if they can see the profile helps confirm a block.
On Messaging Apps Like WhatsApp
- You cannot see the person's last seen or online status.
- The profile picture disappears.
- Messages you send only show one gray tick, meaning not delivered.
- Calls never ring or go through.
- You cannot add them to groups.
- Creating a test group including the person can help identify a block.
- If messages only show sent but not delivered, or "read" confirms never show, it is likely a block.
On Phone Calls and Text Messages
- Calls go straight to voicemail or the call rings once or not at all before going to voicemail.
- Text messages do not show delivery confirmations (on iPhone) or stay as sent but not delivered.
- Calling from another phone or hiding your number (*67) before calling may help determine if blocked.
- However, other reasons like network issues or phone settings may cause similar symptoms.
Summarizing, the key indicators are: you cannot find or interact with the person’s profile or contact info, messages or calls do not get delivered or answered, and using a different account or mutual friend’s account shows different visibility. These signs vary by platform but generally reflect that the person has blocked or restricted you.
