What Happens When You Block Someone? What Does the Other Person See?

Learn what the other person sees when you block them on social media or messaging apps and how blocking affects their ability to interact with you.

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If you block someone, the exact changes they'll notice can vary by platform, but generally, they won't be able to send you messages or view your profile. In many messaging apps and social networks, it appears as if you've disappeared or deactivated your account to the blocked person; they might not receive a direct notification that they've been blocked. However, they may infer it from being suddenly unable to interact with you as before.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Does the blocked person receive a notification when blocked? Typically, no direct notification is sent to the blocked person, but they may realize they have been blocked if they cannot message or view your profile.
  2. Can a blocked person still see my profile or posts? In most cases, blocked users cannot see your profile or posts. It often appears as if your account has been deactivated or deleted to them.
  3. What happens to messages I send after blocking someone? After blocking, messages from the blocked person usually won't be delivered to you, and they won't be able to contact you through that platform.