How to Find Out Who Has Blocked You on Facebook

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Are you trying to figure out whether someone on Facebook has blocked you? As long as you know where to look, finding out whether you're blocked is easy! This wikiHow article will show you three simple ways to know for sure whether someone you know on Facebook has you blocked.

Method 1
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Using Facebook Search

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  1. Either tap the Facebook app icon that resembles a white "f" on a blue background (mobile), or go to https://www.facebook.com/ (desktop). This will open your News Feed if you're already logged into Facebook.
    • If you aren't logged in , enter your email address and password before continuing.
  2. Select the search bar. Tap or click the white box that says "Search" at the top of the page. [1]
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  3. Type in the name of the person whom you suspect blocked you, then tap See results for [name] (mobile) or press ↵ Enter (desktop). [2]
  4. It's at the top of the page.
    • Sometimes people who have blocked you or deleted their accounts will appear in the All tab of the search results, but these people will not show up in the People tab.
  5. If you can see the profile while on the People tab of the search results, the person's profile is still active, meaning that they just unfriended you.
    • If you can't find the profile, they may have deleted their account or blocked you from seeing it; however, they may also have set their privacy settings high enough that you can't search for them on Facebook.
    • If you do see the account, try tapping or clicking it. You'll be able to see a limited view of the profile if you aren't blocked.
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Method 2
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Using a Mutual Friends List

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  1. Either tap the Facebook app icon that resembles a white "f" on a blue background (mobile), or go to https://www.facebook.com/ (desktop). This will open your News Feed if you're already logged into Facebook.
    • If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password before continuing.
  2. This must be a friend who is currently also friends with the person whom you think blocked you. [3] To go to a friend's page:
    • Select the Search bar .
    • Enter your friend's name.
    • Select their name in the drop-down box.
    • Select their profile image.
  3. It's below the grid of photos near the top of their profile (mobile) or directly below their cover photo (desktop). [4]
  4. Tap or click the "Search Friends" bar at the top of the screen (mobile) or in the upper-right side of the Friends page (desktop).
  5. Type in the name of the person whom you think blocked you. [5] After a moment, the friends list should refresh with results.
  6. If you see the person's name and profile picture in the results, they haven't blocked you.
    • If you don't see the name and picture here, the person has either blocked you or deleted their account. One way to find out is by asking the friend whose page you're on to verify the account's existence.
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Using Messages

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  1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ . This will open your News Feed if you're already logged into Facebook.
    • If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password in the top-right side of the page before continuing.
    • This method only works if you or the person whom you suspect blocked you had at least a one-message conversation with each other.
    • You'll need to use the Facebook website version of Messenger , since the mobile app occasionally still shows blocked accounts.
  2. It's a speech bubble-shaped icon with a lightning bolt in it. You'll find this in the top-right side of the page. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. [6]
  3. This link is at the very bottom of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the Messenger page.
  4. Click the conversation with the person whom you think blocked you. You'll find it in the left-hand column of conversations. [7]
    • You may have to scroll down through this column to find the conversation.
  5. It's in the upper-right side of the conversation window. Clicking it prompts a pop-out window to appear on the right side of the conversation.
  6. If you can't find a link in the sidebar below the "Facebook Profile" heading, you know that they did one of the following:
    • They blocked you. When someone blocks you, you can't reply to their messages or visit their profile.
    • They deleted their account. Unfortunately, the exact same thing happens when someone deletes their account.
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Method 4
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Ruling Out Deactivation

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  1. Once you've determined that you can't access the account of the person whom you suspect blocked you, contact a friend of yours who was also a friend of the other person and ask them if the person's account is still live. [8] If they confirm that the account is still active, you know you've been blocked.
    • This is the only way to ensure that you've been blocked (or haven't been blocked) without contacting the person directly, but some will consider it to be an invasion of privacy.
  2. If you follow the person on Twitter , Pinterest, Tumblr, or some other social media site, check to see if you suddenly can't find their account. This might indicate that they've blocked you here as well.
    • Alternatively, look for an indication that they deleted their Facebook page. Many people will announce that they have closed their Facebook account on alternate social media.
  3. Ultimately, the only way to be sure that someone has blocked you is by asking them directly. If you choose to do this, make sure it isn't in a threatening or abrasive manner. You must also be prepared to hear that they have indeed blocked you, however hard that may be to hear.
    • Only do this as a last resort—if a long-term friend has blocked you, for example, it might be worth talking to them to try to salvage the relationship. Otherwise, it might be best to take the hit and move on.
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    If someone blocks me, can they still see what I post or comment on?
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    No. They won't be able to see anything that you say or do on Facebook.
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    If you delete your profile on Facebook and start again, can you get the person who blocked you back?
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    As long as your profile was deleted (not disabled, deleted), and you start again (with a new email address, of course), yes, you can get the person who blocked you back. However, they still have the power to block you if they wish, so therefore, the process of deleting your old account and starting over again would've been absolutely pointless. There is probably a good reason for being blocked, so perhaps deal with that issue foremost.
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    Can a person see if someone searched for him/her on Facebook?
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    No, they can't. People on Facebook won't know if you see their comments, posts, timelines, or profile.
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      • Sometimes people who block you will still have an accessible account in the mobile Messenger app. You won't be able to message them, but you will be able to see their profile picture. For this reason, use the desktop version of Facebook Messenger rather than the mobile one if you're using Messenger to check someone's account.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.alphr.com/tell-someone-blocked-facebook/
      2. ↑ https://www.alphr.com/tell-someone-blocked-facebook/
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ulnwoa3GQE
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ulnwoa3GQE
      5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ulnwoa3GQE
      6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ulnwoa3GQE
      7. ↑ https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/find-out-who-blocked-you-facebook/
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      To find out if someone has blocked you on Facebook, start by logging into your account and entering the person’s name in the search bar. If you're able to see their profile, that means they’ve unfriended you, although you haven't been blocked. On the other hand, if you can’t find their profile, they may have deleted their account or blocked you from being able to see it. You can also try going to a mutual friend’s page and clicking the “Friends” tab near their profile photo. Then, click on the search bar and type in the name of the person who you think may have blocked you. After giving the friends list a moment to refresh, check if you can see the person’s name and profile pic. If you can’t, that means the person has blocked you or deleted their account. To learn more, like how to use the Messages feature to see who’s blocked you on Facebook, read on!

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