What's the Difference Between Restricting and Blocking Someone on Messenger?

Learn how restricting and blocking differ on Messenger and what each setting means for your message privacy and interactions.

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Restricting someone on Messenger means they can still send you messages, but these messages will be delivered to your Message Requests, allowing you to read them without the sender knowing you've seen the message. Blocking someone on Messenger, on the other hand, prevents them from sending you any messages or calls within Messenger and from seeing your active status or stories.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can a restricted person see when I'm active on Messenger? No, when you restrict someone on Messenger, they cannot see your active status or if you’ve read their messages.
  2. What happens when I block someone on Messenger? Blocking someone stops them from sending you messages or calls, and they can no longer see your active status or stories.
  3. Can restricted users still message me on Messenger? Yes, restricted users can send you messages, but these will go to Message Requests, and you can read them without notifying the sender.

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