How to Block Someone from Seeing Your Activity on Messenger

Learn how to block someone on Messenger to prevent them from seeing your activity or sending you messages with this easy step-by-step guide.

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Yes, you can block someone from seeing your activity on Messenger by blocking the person. Here’s how: Open Messenger, go to your profile picture, tap Privacy, then select Blocked accounts. Tap Add someone to the blocked list and choose the person you wish to block. This prevents the person from seeing your activities or sending you messages on Messenger.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can blocking someone on Messenger stop them from seeing your active status? Yes, blocking someone on Messenger prevents them from seeing your active status or any of your activity within the app.
  2. Will blocking someone on Messenger delete previous conversations? No, blocking someone does not delete previous conversations, but it prevents them from sending you new messages.
  3. How do I unblock someone on Messenger if I change my mind? To unblock someone, go to Messenger, tap your profile picture, select Privacy, then Blocked accounts. Find the person and tap Unblock.

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