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Do you want to block someone on Instagram without them knowing? Don't fret, because IG doesn't send notifications when a user is blocked! There are, however, ways that the person you blocked can figure out that you've blocked them. This wikiHow article discusses whether or not someone gets a notification from Instagram if you block them.

Things You Should Know

  • If you block someone on Instagram, they will not get a notification.
  • Your profile will still be visible to a blocked user, though they won't see your posts, Stories, or highlights.
  • Blocked users can still send you messages, though you won't see them.
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What the Blocked Person Sees

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  1. While they can still see your profile, they won't see it in their search results.
    • The person you blocked will still be able to see likes and comments you leave on posts from people they follow and on public posts.[1]
  2. For example, if they commented on one of your posts, and you replied to their comment before blocking them, they will have a notification that you replied to their comment. Once you block them, that notification goes away.
    • All that person's comments and likes also disappear from your posts! So, if they are a sleuth and look at all your posts to find their comments from another account, they can figure out that they have been restricted or blocked.
    • Even if you unblock someone that you accidentally blocked, the removed comments and likes will not come back.
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  3. The person you blocked will no longer be able to "@" mention you or tag you anywhere. If they try to tag you and aren't able to do so, they may guess that they've been blocked.
  4. When you block someone, they are also removed from your Followers list. So, if they see that they're suddenly not following you, they might know you've blocked them.
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What Happens When You Block Someone

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  1. Blocking someone on Instagram makes it so you can no longer send messages to each other. However, if the person you blocked has sent you messages in the past, they'll still be available in your inbox. However, you cannot send or receive new messages from the user while blocked.
    • If you unblock someone later, you won't receive any messages they may have sent you while they were blocked.
    • If you're in a group chat with that blocked user, you will get a pop-up the next time you open that chat that asks you if you want to stay in that group or leave. If you decide to stay, you and the blocked user will be able to see new messages from each other.
  2. Any of their comments or likes on your posts, photos, Stories, or anything that you've shared will disappear. Unblocking that user will not restore those comments and likes.
    • Any comments or likes that you or the blocked user leave on posts by mutual friends or pages will be visible to the other party.
  3. If you don't have your Facebook and Instagram accounts linked in Account Center, the blocked person can still call or chat with you on Facebook. In this case, block them on Facebook too.[2]
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    If I block someone, will MY likes still show up on their posts?
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    No. They will be erased.
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    If my page is public on Instagram, can a blocked person still see my profile?
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    Not unless they sign out or into a different account that you didn't block.
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    Can they message my friend even if I blocked them?
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    If your friend hasn't blocked them or vice versa, they can message your friend. They just have to follow your friend in order to send them a direct (private) message. The fact that you blocked any of them has nothing to do with it.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene Antonelli is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Darlene has experience teaching college courses, writing technology-related articles, and working hands-on in the technology field. She earned an MA in Writing from Rowan University in 2012 and wrote her thesis on online communities and the personalities curated in such communities. This article has been viewed 172,411 times.
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