What Happens When You Block Someone on Messenger? Full Effects Explained

Learn what blocking someone on Messenger does, how it affects messaging and online status, and key differences from blocking on Facebook.

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When you block someone on Messenger: They can no longer send you messages or see your online status. However, the person is not notified of the block. Blocking on Messenger doesn't block them on Facebook; you'll need to do that separately if needed.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. Does the person know if you block them on Messenger? No, Messenger does not notify the person when you block them.
  2. Can a blocked person still contact me on Facebook if I only block them on Messenger? Yes, blocking someone on Messenger does not block them on Facebook; you need to block them separately on Facebook.
  3. What can a blocked person no longer do on Messenger? They can no longer send you messages or see your online status.

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