How To Tell If Someone Blocked You On Instagram
Trolling your friend in the comments on an Instagram post or tagging them in a group photo in an Instagram story even after they asked you not to may seem fun to you, but your friend may not like it. As a result, your friend might block you on Instagram.
Instagram doesn’t notify you when someone blocks you. So, how can you tell if someone blocked you on Instagram? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you’d like. However, there are a few ways to find out if someone blocked you on Instagram.
What Happens When Someone Blocks You On Instagram?
Here’s what will happen when someone blocks you on Instagram:
- Activity: Your likes and comments on their posts and reels will be removed. Even if that person unblocks you, you cannot restore your likes and comments.
- Tagging: You won’t be able to tag or mention that person; useless if you know their Instagram username. You can still tag or mention them using their username, but you won’t be able to access their profile.
- Profile: You won’t be able to see their Instagram profile, posts, stories, or reels, as Instagram hides that from you. You will see “Instagram user” instead of their name in chats or when you visit their profile.
- Messages: If someone blocks you, you won’t be able to send them direct messages or join their Instagram Live. However, you can see their messages in a shared group.
The person who blocked you won’t be able to do the abovementioned things, either. Blocking someone on Instagram is easy, though you may want to be wary of using this option frequently.
How To Check If Someone Blocked You On Instagram
Though you don’t get any notification when someone blocks you, there are a few ways to find out for yourself. If you notice any of these, there is a good chance that the person has blocked you on Instagram.
1. Search That Person’s Username On Instagram
The best way to know if someone blocked you on Instagram is by searching for their username on your account. If their account doesn’t appear under the search results, they either deactivated their Instagram account or blocked you.
If that person blocked you, you may see “Searching for (username)” in the search bar when you search for their profile, or their profile page will appear blank.
Alternatively, you can use another account or ask a friend to check that person’s Instagram profile. If your friend or you (using another account) cannot see that person’s profile, they’ve blocked you on Instagram.
2. Search That Person’s Profile Using a Browser
The official website of Instagram shows a clear message when you search for someone who has blocked you. Log into your Instagram account on a browser and search for that person’s user name in the search bar or paste the link to their profile in the browser’s search bar.
If you get a message like “Sorry, this page isn’t available,” that person has blocked you on Instagram. You can paste the link to their profile in an incognito tab to double-check if that person has blocked you. If you can see their profile in the incognito tab but can’t see them using your account, the person has likely blocked you.
3. Check Your Followers and Following List
Perhaps the fastest way to check if someone blocked you on Instagram is by reviewing your followers and following list. If that person blocks you on the platform, Instagram will remove their name from your followers and following list.
If you have been following each other on Instagram, it should be easier for you to check if their name is missing from the followers or following list. If you cannot find that person in your followers or following list, they have probably blocked you.
4. Check Your Comments Activity and Old Posts
If you and that person have been following each other for a while, chances are you or they might have tagged each other in a post, mentioned each other in comments, or commented on each other’s posts.
You can still see their comments and their tag in your old post. When you tap on their profile and see an empty profile with a “No posts yet” message, it confirms that the person blocked you on Instagram.
5. Check Your Messages
You can still access your past conversation in the messages section despite being blocked by a person. If that person has blocked you, Instagram won’t let you send new direct text messages to them.
In the chats, you will also see “Instagram user” instead of their username. Under that, you’ll see a message: “You don’t follow each other on Instagram.” All these indicate that the person has blocked you on Instagram.
Now You Know!
You can always make a guess if someone blocked you on Instagram when you stop seeing their posts and stories or stop receiving messages from them. However, to be completely sure, you can use any of the methods mentioned above to check if someone blocked you on Instagram.
If you find out that someone close to you has blocked you, you can ask them to unblock you. If they refuse to unblock you, like it or not, you should respect their decision. Moreover, when someone blocks you on Instagram, the platform automatically blocks that person from your account as well. Instagram lets you log into multiple accounts, so you may want to block the other person from your secondary account as well.
FAQ
Q. Can I send messages to a blocked Instagram account?
A. No. You can access the chat history if you have texted them or received messages from that person in the past. However, you can’t send any new messages to someone who blocked you on Instagram.
Q. How to know if someone blocked you on Instagram?
A. When someone blocks you on Instagram, you won’t be able to find their account on the platform. They won’t appear in your Following or Followers list, and you won’t be able to send them messages.
Q. Can the person who blocked me on Instagram see my profile?
A. Yes. If someone blocks you on Instagram, they can still see your profile. However, they can’t see your post, stories, or highlights.
Q. How to block someone from seeing your Instagram stories?
A. Go to your Instagram profile > tap the hamburger menu icon (three vertical lines) > Settings and privacy > Hide story and live > select the person(s) you want to block from seeing your stories.