Will Someone Know If I Add Them to My Restricted List on Social Media?

Learn if people are notified when added to a Restricted List and how it affects their access to your posts.

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No, someone added to your Restricted List will not be notified of this change. They will still be able to see your public posts and comment on your content, but won't see your private posts or know that they have been restricted.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens when I add someone to my Restricted List? They won’t be notified, can still see your public posts, but won’t see your private posts or know they've been restricted.
  2. Can someone tell if they are on my Restricted List? No, people added to your Restricted List are not informed and cannot easily detect that they have been restricted.
  3. How does a Restricted List differ from blocking someone? A Restricted List limits what the person sees without notifying or blocking them, while blocking prevents all interactions.
  4. Will a person on my Restricted List be able to comment on my posts? Yes, they can still comment on your public posts but won’t have access to content shared privately.

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