How to Know If You Are Blocked on Facebook Messenger

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Method 1: Send a Few Messages and Check the Delivery Status

Step 1:Launch theMessenger appon your phone. Search for the friend’s name at the top and open the conversation.

Step 2:Try sending a few messages and check the message’s status.

Tip:Tap on a message and check the delivery status of the sent message.

Here’s what the delivery statuses mean:

If the account doesn’t appear in search results, the person might have deactivated the account on Facebook.

Method 2: You May Have Been Restricted

Apart from blocking, Facebook allows users to restrict someone. When that happens, you can still send messages or call on Facebook, but Messenger hides your text and alerts from the person. Read our post onwhat happens when you restrict someone on Messenger. Also, understand the differences betweenblock and restrict on Messenger.

Method 3: Check the Message Button on Facebook Profile

While the absence of a message button on someone’s profile doesn’t definitively mean you’re blocked, it can be a clue. Facebook tends to hide the message button if you can’t interact with the user in some way.

However, it’s also possible they’ve simply chosen to restrict who can message them through privacy settings. To solidify your suspicions, try looking for the person in Messenger or searching for them by name to see if you can initiate a chat there.

If you have any queries, check out the FAQ section below.

FAQs on Knowing if You Are Blocked on Facebook Messenger

No, if someone blocks you on Messenger, you won’t be able to see their profile or any updates from them.

No, Facebook doesn’t notify users when they’ve been blocked. However, they may suspect you if they can’t see your profile or messages.

Yes, you can still see your past conversations with the person who blocked you. However, you won’t be able to send new messages.

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Last updated on 13 May, 2024

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