Can You Block Someone on Facebook but Not Messenger

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1. Restrict Them on Facebook Instead of Blocking

Facebook understands the conundrum of having to befriend someone unwillingly, like a boss, nosy relative, frenemy, etc. Basically, someone you have to stay friends with on Facebook for appearance’s sake but don’t want them to see your updates.

Moreover, you can’t block them because they might learn about it. So, Facebook offers the next best thing, the Restricted list. Here’s how the feature works. The restricted person:

Now, isn’t this the next best thing? You’re blocking them from viewing your posts, but they can still use your messages. To do so:

Step 1: OpenFacebook> go to theirprofile.

Step 2: Tap theFriends button> selectEdit Friends Lists.

Step 3: Here, scroll down and selectRestricted> tapDone.

Also Read:Difference between blocking and restricting someone on Facebook

2. Take a Break From Their Facebook Profile

This is another way of avoiding someone’s profile on Facebook without blocking them. And though the name ‘Take a break’ suggests temporary action, it can be for as long as you want.

Notably, Facebook has designed a setting for users when they break up with someone and don’t want to block them. However, we can use it to block someone on Facebook but not on Messenger.

When you take a breakfrom a profile,

To take a break from any profile, open Facebook →visit their profile→ tap theFriendsbutton → selectTake a break, and follow the on-screen instructions to set take a break preferences.

3. Unfriend Them on Facebook

While efficient, it’s a direct approach. Your friends will sooner or later realize that they have been unfriended, which might affect your relationship in the long run.

Moreover, if you decide to resume the friendship, you’ll have to resend the friend request, which can be embarrassing.

When you remove a person from your friends list, they’ll have limited access to your profile depending on your privacy settings,

Notably, if you’ve had previous conversations with them, the message will arrive in the same chat. However, if you haven’t interacted with them, it may arrive in the Message Requests folder.

To unfriend someone, open Facebook →visit their profile→ tap theFriends button→Unfriend→OKto confirm.

Can You Block Someone on Messenger but Not Facebook

Remarkably, the reverse is possible, i.e., you can block someone on Messenger without automatically blocking them on Facebook. So,when you block someone on Facebook Messenger, they can’t message, call, or see your Stories.

However, they can see your updates, profile, tag you, comment, and more. Here’s how to block someone on just Facebook Messenger.

Step 1: Go toMessenger. Open the conversation.

Step 2: Tap theperson’s namefrom the top bar. Scroll down and selectBlock.

Step 3: Next, selectBlock Messages and Calls.

Step 4: TapBlockto confirm the action.

As with blocking on Facebook, the person will not be notified about the block. However, there are some ways they canfigure out if they’re blocked on Messenger.

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Last updated on 03 June, 2024

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