How to see who blocked you on Facebook is very simple

When someone blocks you on Facebook, we do not receive any notification. If we check our Facebook friends list, there are many cases, they can block you, or they have unfriended you on Facebook , or even that Facebook account is banned or permanently locked. So how to know who blocked you on Facebook? Here are some ways to know if you have been blocked on Facebook.

Table of Contents

• Check your Facebook friends list
• Find their Facebook account
• Use another Facebook account to search
• Check Messenger messages
• View Facebook profile from Messenger
• Some frequently asked questions
  • How to block someone on Facebook Messenger?
  • Why does this user is not currently on Messenger message appear?
  • If you block someone, can you see their online status?
  • Can you see profile pictures if you are blocked on Messenger?
  • Can you still tag someone who blocked you?
  • Can you read previously sent Facebook messages after being blocked?
  • Are contacts who blocked you still on Messenger?
  • How to delete messages on Facebook Messenger?
  • How to deactivate Facebook Messenger?

Check your Facebook friends list

When someone blocks you on Facebook, their account will no longer appear in your friends list. We click on the 3-dash icon in the bottom right corner and then click on Friends on the phone to check the friends list again. You should click on the magnifying glass icon to find the name faster.

With Facebook on your computer, click on Friends in your personal Facebook interface to check.

Find their Facebook account

If someone just unfriended you on Facebook, we can still see their profile. If we can't find their Facebook account, it's possible they may have blocked you or their account may no longer exist.

Use another Facebook account to search

Another way is you can use another Facebook account to find their Facebook. If you can find their Facebook account using another account, it means that they have blocked you on Facebook.

Check Messenger messages

Another case where you can't find someone else's Facebook is that they may have changed their Facebook account name , so you can't find them. You can use Messenger to message them and check what their new Facebook account name is. If you get a message Unable to send, it means they've blocked you. If their Facebook account name is still there, it means their Facebook account still exists but they've blocked you.

View Facebook profile from Messenger

In addition, in the Messenger messaging interface, you can also check whether their Facebook account page is accessed or displayed. In the Messenger messaging interface, click View profile to check the other person's Facebook page. If nothing is displayed, it means that they have blocked you on Facebook.

Some frequently asked questions

How to block someone on Facebook Messenger?

To block someone, open the Messenger app, find the person you want to block, and tap their name to go to Privacy & support , then select Block. Select the Block messages and calls option , then tap Block to confirm.

Why does this user is not currently on Messenger message appear?

There are two reasons why this user is not currently on Messenger message appears. One is that you have been blocked by this user. Two is that this user has deactivated or deleted their Messenger account. This message does not mean that this person has deleted the conversation, ignored you, archived the conversation, etc.

Another way to find out the reason behind this message is to use the Facebook search bar. In the Facebook app on your phone or desktop, type in the name of the user and see if you can see their profile. If the person’s profile is still visible on Facebook, then they’ve only blocked you on Messenger. If not, then they’ve blocked you on both platforms.

If you block someone, can you see their online status?

No, you cannot see if the person you blocked is online or not. Blocking means you are trying to get rid of someone you don't want to see. That's why you cannot see the person's online status when you block them. Not only you, the blocked person also cannot know if you are online or not.

Can you see profile pictures if you are blocked on Messenger?

The short answer is yes, you can still see people's profile pictures even if you block them, and of course, they can see yours if you block them. Profile pictures are not affected by blocking on Facebook and Messenger. However, if you are blocked, you will not be able to interact with that person's profile picture.

Can you still tag someone who blocked you?

Let’s say you’ve found a meme that you want to show your friends. Typically, you just tag them by typing their name and then clicking the relevant link to their profile. They’ll get a notification and see it the next time they log in.

But if you've been blocked by that person, you won't be able to tag them in any posts — including memes, photos, and any posts you're adding to your (or someone else's) timeline.

Whether you can tag someone you've unfriended on Facebook depends on that person's privacy settings. It also depends on the settings of any groups you may be in. If the other person isn't in a private group, you still won't be able to tag them.

Can you read previously sent Facebook messages after being blocked?

Here's another trick, although it depends on whether you've interacted with the person before. This isn't helpful when it comes to strangers.

Try to remember anything this contact has written on your profile or — if you've blocked others from posting on your Facebook timeline — the profile of a mutual friend. This could be a birthday message, a holiday greeting, or anything else that comes up.

These will still show up regardless of your relationship status. However, if you've been blocked, the other person's profile picture won't appear or will be replaced with a question mark. Their name may also be obscured by a black box.

Are contacts who blocked you still on Messenger?

If you have previously spoken to this person using Facebook Messenger, this is another indicator you can check. You will have to do this through the Facebook website as the app still sometimes shows blocked accounts.

Go to Messenger and click See All in Messenger in the drop-down menu. Go to the conversation you had with the contact you want to check. If you've been blocked, their profile picture won't load, instead there'll be a standard gray border. You also won't be able to click on their name to see their profile.

You can also try sending them a message. If you've been blocked, sending the message will fail. Facebook will let you know that a temporary error has occurred.

How can you tell if they haven’t deactivated their Facebook account? In most cases, their name won’t appear at all if they’ve deleted their account, but deleting is different than deactivating. Deleting is a more permanent action, while deactivating just means they’re not using Facebook for a short period of time.

The platform can be a distraction at a busy time, so deactivating is an attempt to give up Facebook for a while. That may be why you haven’t heard from them, but they’ll probably come back soon.

Deleting means they have no intention of coming back. In this case, their Messenger thread would be "Facebook User". Note that they can still use Messenger without accessing Facebook; however, if you can contact them here, you're at least still friends with that person.

How to delete messages on Facebook Messenger?

To delete a message, open the Messenger app, find a conversation, then press and hold your finger on each message. At the bottom of the screen, tap Delete.

How to deactivate Facebook Messenger?

The only way to deactivate Messenger is to deactivate your Facebook account. To hide your online status, open the Messenger app, tap your profile picture, and select Active Status . Toggle the Show When You're Active/Show When Your Friends Are Active option to Off.