How do you know if someone blocked your number?

WikiFerretRunner231
02/04/25 12:18pm
Maybe something is wrong with my phone, but I feel like I can never get a hold of this person that I've been trying to reach and I'm starting to wonder if they blocked me...is there any way I can figure out if they actually blocked my number or should I just wait it out?
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For a complete guide to this topic, read the wikiHow article How to Know if Your Number Was Blocked .
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02/05/25 10:56am
Your phone usually won't notify you if someone blocked your number, but there are few signs that you can look out for that could signal you're blocked.
  • Your calls go straight to voicemail after ringing once
  • Your texts fail to send or are stuck sending instead of saying "delivered"
  • The person doesn't appear in your suggested contact list
  • You can reach them using a different number
You could try reaching out over social media or chatting with them in person if you really need to get a hold of the person.
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Stan Kats
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03/03/25 2:01pm
There's no bonafide way to know for sure, but here are a few possible indicators: You're sent straight to voicemail , you hear a different greeting, there's a message saying they’re not accepting calls from you, or you notice you're being stuck on an endless hold .
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WikiEmuWatcher863
02/06/25 9:22am
I'm an iPhone user and I realized that I was blocked when my messages became green and said "sent as text."
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WikiFawnDancer831
02/07/25 10:32am
Seeing "Your message was not delivered" is also a sign that you might be blocked on iphone.
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Anonymous WikiDolphin
Anonymous WikiDolphin
03/30/25 7:46pm
*67 plus their number to call a number that has blocked you...
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