How to Check If Someone Blocked You on Instagram

Instagram is a great platform for sharing photos, videos, and connecting with friends and family. However, sometimes you might notice that you’re unable to see someone’s posts or interact with their profile. This could be a sign that you’ve been blocked. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various methods you can use to check if someone has blocked you on Instagram.

Signs That You Might Have Been Blocked

Before diving into specific methods, it’s important to recognize the signs that might indicate you’ve been blocked:

• Profile Not Found: When you search for their username, their profile doesn’t appear.
• Unable to Follow: If you find their profile but can’t follow them, it’s a red flag.
• No Posts Visible: Their profile shows a message like “No Posts Yet” even if you know they have posted.
• Missing Direct Messages: Your conversation with them disappears from your DMs.

Methods to Check If You’ve Been Blocked

1. Search for Their Profile

The simplest way to check if someone has blocked you is to search for their profile directly. Here’s how:

• Open Instagram: Go to the search bar.
• Type Their Username: Enter the exact username of the person you suspect has blocked you.
• Check Results: If their profile doesn’t appear in the search results, you might have been blocked.

Keep in mind that they might have also deactivated their account, so this method isn’t foolproof.

2. Use a Web Browser

Sometimes, searching for the profile through a web browser can give you more clues:

• Open a Web Browser: Go to Instagram’s website.
• Search Their Username: Enter the URL as www.instagram.com/username (replace “username” with their actual username).
• Analyze the Result: If you get a “Sorry, this page isn’t available” message, you might be blocked. However, this can also mean they’ve changed their username or deactivated their account.

3. Check Through a Mutual Friend’s Account

Using a mutual friend’s account can help confirm your suspicions:

• Ask a Friend: Have a mutual friend search for the person’s profile.
• Compare Results: If your friend can find and view their profile, but you can’t, it’s likely you’ve been blocked.

4. Check Direct Messages

Your past interactions can also provide clues:

• Open Instagram: Go to your direct messages.
• Find Past Conversations: Look for previous chats with the person.
• Analyze Messages: If their name appears as “Instagrammer” and you can’t click on their profile, they may have blocked you.

5. Try to Follow Them

If you can find their profile but suspect you’ve been blocked, try this:

• Visit Their Profile: Tap on their profile.
• Follow Button: Try to follow them. If you’re instantly unfollowed, it’s a sign you’ve been blocked.

Additional Considerations

Private Account

If the person has a private account, and you can’t find them, it’s possible they removed you as a follower or blocked you. However, if their profile says “This Account is Private” when viewed from a mutual friend’s account, it’s more likely they just removed you.

Deactivated Account

If someone deactivates their account, you won’t be able to find them. Try searching for their profile from another account to confirm.

If you’re also interested in tracking your new followers, check out our previous blog post on How to See Your Recent Followers. It provides detailed steps and tools to help you keep track of who’s following you on Instagram.

Conclusion

Finding out if you’ve been blocked on Instagram can be tricky, but using these methods can help you gather enough evidence. Remember to consider other possibilities like account deactivation or username changes. It’s also important to respect the privacy and decisions of others on social media.

Do you have any other tips for figuring out if someone blocked you on Instagram? Share your thoughts in the comments!