Chinnapong/Shutterstock
- Facebook doesn't tell you when you've been blocked, but you can figure it out in several ways.
- Someone may have blocked you on Facebook if you can't see their profile page or find them in search.
- It's also possible that someone deleted Facebook or unfriended you, and you're not blocked.
- Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
Facebook doesn't give you any sort of notification when someone blocks you. However, there are some signs that you can check that may indicate you've been blocked.
How to tell if someone has blocked you on Facebook
Make sure to check these seven points when you're trying to figure out if someone has blocked you on Facebook.
1. They're not in your Friends List
First, log in to Facebook and go to your Friends List by clicking on Friends on the left side of the page. Then click on All Friends.
Kyle Wilson
Next, type in the name of the friend in the search box. If they don't show, it could be a sign that they have blocked you.
Kyle Wilson
2. You can't tag that person in posts
Start composing a Facebook post and attempt to tag the person. If they cannot be tagged, it means that they either blocked or unfriended you.
Kyle Wilson
3. You can't invite that person to events or groups
Create a Facebook event and attempt to invite your friend. If no results show and their name is spelled correctly, they have either blocked or unfriended you.
Kyle Wilson
4. You can no longer see their posts in your Facebook feed
Look through your Facebook feed. If you don't see posts of theirs, they might have blocked or unfriended you.
This option for researching is only available if you know they are active on Facebook, and it can be inconclusive because Facebook's algorithms could be deciding not to show their posts for other reasons.
They may still be friends with you but could have privacy settings set to exclude you from viewing their posts.
5. You can't find the person in search
Normally, Facebook users can be searched. Try searching the person's name on Facebook by typing their name into the search bar at the top of the page.
If you know that their profile has not been deleted and the friend no longer appears or you receive the message stating that the content is not available, they have likely blocked or unfriended you.
6. You can't send messages to the person in Facebook Messenger
Try sending the friend a message using Facebook Messenger. If you see an error message, they have likely blocked you, unfriended you, or their profile has been deleted.
7. You can't see the person's profile page
If you happen to have a URL link directly to your friend's profile, try going to it. If you receive a message that the content is unavailable, they may have blocked you.