Just like any social media platform, Instagram has a blocking feature that prevents accounts from finding your profile, story, or posts. Show
There are myriad reasons why you might block someone, but they all get compiled onto a single list where they're out of sight and out of mind. Once you've forgotten them, how can you find them again if you decide you want to unblock someone? Here's how to do it. Check out the products mentioned in this article:iPhone 11 (From $699.99 at Apple)Samsung Galaxy S10 (From $859.99 at Walmart)How to find your list of blocked people on Instagram1. Open the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android device. 2. Go to your profile page. 3. Tap the Menu button in the upper right-hand corner Apple iPhone 11$499.99 $250.00 from T-Mobile $499.00 from Apple Samsung Galaxy S10$749.99 $574.99 from Amazon $699.99 from Walmart $699.99 from Best Buy
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Marissa Perino Marissa Perino is a former editorial intern covering executive lifestyle. She previously worked at Cold Lips in London and Creative Nonfiction in Pittsburgh. She studied journalism and communications at the University of Pittsburgh, along with creative writing. Find her on Twitter: @mlperino. If you recently noticed the absence of a certain person's posts in your Instagram feed, it's possible they simply haven't posted anything in a while — or they may have blocked you. Note: Instagram doesn't notify you when someone has blocked you — there's also no list of people that have blocked you that you can look at. If you think you have indeed been blocked on Instagram, it's not hard to find out for sure. There's an easy way to know, no matter which version of the Instagram app you have. How to know if someone blocked you on InstagramFirst, simply search for the account that you think has blocked you in the app.
On a computer, if you type in the link Instagram.com/username (replacing the word "username" with their Insta handle, of course) and get a page reading "Sorry, this page isn't available," then you have likely been blocked, assuming they didn't delete their account. If this page appears when you try to view someone's Instagram profile on desktop that you know exists, you've likely been blocked.Steven John/Business InsiderYou can double-check by searching for this person's likes or comments on an Instagram account they follow (if it's a private account, make sure you both mutually follow it). If you come across any, that means they haven't deleted their account and did actually block you. Another way to verify you've been blocked is by using a friend's account to search for the person in question, or you could create another Instagram account. It's confirmed you're blocked if you can find their profile and see photos and additional info once you search from a different account. Note: When blocking you, Instagram also gives the person an option to block your account, as well as any future accounts you may create. What happens when someone blocks you on Instagram?Instagram will remove all your interactions (likes and comments) on their photo and video posts. You also won't be able to tag or mention them in posts and comments. When it comes to messaging, the following will happen:
Steven John Freelance Writer Steven John is a freelance writer living near New York City by way of 12 years in Los Angeles, four in Boston, and the first 18 near DC. When not writing or spending time with his wife and kids, he can occasionally be found climbing mountains. His writing is spread across the web, and his books can be found at www.stevenjohnbooks.com. |