Sometimes, you may find out that some users on Snapchat are not active, and suddenly, you can’t interact with that person. In such cases, you may want to know if someone has blocked you on Snapchat.
Like any other social media, it won’t tell you if someone on Snapchat blocks you for privacy reasons.
So, you need to look for the sign of being blocked and then determine whether you are genuinely blocked. We don’t want you to jump to a hasty conclusion and cause misunderstanding.
Furthermore, you should be cautious because these signs will also appear when someone deletes or deactivates their Snapchat account.
Hence, this article will discuss how you can find out if someone has blocked you on Snapchat and how to avoid misunderstanding it with other things.
And, hey, if you find out that you have been unfairly blocked, you can also block that person on your own Snapchat account.
Before We Begin
Before we start the methods to know if someone has blocked you on Snapchat, let’s first talk about what happens when someone blocks you.
This way, we can determine the sign of being blocked and tell if someone has blocked you on Snap.
First, when someone has blocked you on Snapchat, you will not get any notification for security reasons.
Additionally, when someone blocks, you will no longer be able to find that person’s account.
You won’t see their Snaps and other activities, send messages, photos, or videos, or see their stories.
Remember that you will see these signs even if someone has deactivated or deleted their Snap account. Hence, before reaching any conclusions, please use every method listed below.
How do you know if someone blocked you on Snapchat?
Now you know what happens when someone blocks you on Snapchat; it is very easy to determine whether you are on that list.
Here, we will show you various methods you can use on a Smartphone or a PC (Windows or Mac) to see who has truly blocked you on Snapchat.
We promise these methods below will help you answer your query, “How to see who blocked me on Snapchat?”
Method 1: Check the recent chats to know if someone has blocked you
If you have a recent conversation with the person that you suspect, then you can easily use it to check if they have blocked you.
Here, if you cannot see your conversation in your chat box, the person may have blocked you on Snapchat.
Again, this situation can also happen when someone has deactivated or deleted their account. Hence, do check every method here before coming to a conclusion.
To access your chat box, you can log into your account on the Snapchat app. Then, tap the Chat icon from the bottom of the screen on your Android or iOS device (iPhone or iPad).
If you are using the Snapchat web on a desktop web browser, you will see all your conversations in the left panel of your Snap home screen.
Now, search for your recent conversation in your chat box. If you are unable to find the conversation, then the person has probably blocked you.
For confirmation, you can move on to the next method. Sometimes, you may have unintentionally cleared your chat or not have a conversation with that person.
Method 2: Search for the username to know if someone has blocked you
As we know, when someone blocks you, you won’t be able to find their Snapchat account. So, you can always search for the username of the person to see if he/she has blocked you.
If someone has only removed you from their friend list, you can still find that person’s account on your Snapchat.
So, first, log into your account from your mobile phone on the Snapchat application. Then, tap the Search icon from the top left corner of your screen, right next to the Profile icon.
If you are using a computer or laptop, you will find the Search box on the left panel of your screen.
Now, type the username of the person you suspect and search for it on your Snap account. If you cannot find their account, that person may have blocked you on Snapchat.
Note: Remember that username and display name are different. Hence, you may be unable to find Snap accounts by merely using the display name.
You will also not find the Snap account of someone who has deactivated or deleted their Snap account. So, move on to the next method for confirmation.
Method 3: Send a message to that person
Sometimes you can still see the conversation in your chat box on Snapchat. However, you may find out that you cannot engage with that person in any other way.
In such a case, we suggest you send a new message on that conversation. If you see notifications like “Pending” or “Failed to send your message,” then that person may have blocked you.
Again, it could be due to internet issues, being removed from a friend list, or being blocked. Hence, we suggest you confirm it directly with that person or use another account.
Note: You can find all your conversation on Snapchat by tapping the chat icon from the bottom of your screen on your Smartphone. Whereas you will find all your conversation on the left panel on the Snapchat web.
Method 4: Check Snap Story
Another method you can use to know if someone has blocked you on Snapchat is to check the Snapchat story.
If the person you suspect is a frequent uploader of Snap stories, then you can use this point to determine if that person has blocked you.
You can tap the Friend icon from the bottom of your screen on Snapchat to access all stories on your Smartphone (Android or iOS).
Now, see if that person’s stories are showing up in your account.
If you cannot see any story from that person for a period of time, even if they are frequent uploaders, they may have blocked you on Snapchat.
Please note that, out of all the methods listed here, this method is less reliable. Hence, use this method only as a hint.
After all, there could be several reasons for the Snapchat story not appearing on your account. For example, if your Friend is busy, he/she has unfriended you on Snapchat, etc.
Method 5: Search using another account or your Friend’s Snap account
When you use the methods listed above, you will see that you cannot completely know if someone has blocked you on Snapchat.
There is always a chance that they have deactivated/deleted their account or someone has only unfriended you on Snapchat.
So, to confirm your suspicion, we suggest you use another Snapchat account. It can be your account (non-blocked) or your Friends.
Now, search for that person’s username on Snapchat using this account.
If you can’t find that user even with another Snap account, they may have deleted or deactivated their account.
Sometimes, you won’t be able to find a Snap account when Snapchat itself bans it. So, you can contact your Friend on another platform or call directly to confirm what happened.
However, if you find out that you can contact that person, usually with another or your Friend’s account, that person has blocked you on Snapchat.
FAQs
First, tap the Profile icon from the top right corner of your screen to hide your Snap story from someone. Next, hit the three horizontal dots next to your Story and select the “Story Settings” option. You can now adjust your Story’s privacy to “Friends only” from “Everyone.” Additionally, you can choose the “Custom” option to share your Snap story with only the selected friends.
When someone unfriends you or removes you from their account, you will still be able to see their Snap account. However, you will not be able to see their private post or Story.
Furthermore, you can still send a new friend request, messages, Snaps, etc., to that person. But, until that person has accepted your friend request, they will be unable to see any of your messages or Snaps.
No, you can’t. When someone blocks you on Snapchat, you will no longer be able to interact with that person in any way. Hence, if you try to send a message to the person who has blocked you, you will get a “Failed to send,” “Pending,” or “Not delivered” message on your Snapchat account.
When someone deletes or deactivates their Snapchat account, you will not be able to find those users on Snapchat from any account. Additionally, you will no longer be able to send a message, snap, etc., to that person.
However, when someone blocks you, you will not see their Snap account and are unable to send a message or snaps to that person only with your blocked account. You can still find that person using another or your friend’s account on Snapchat.
Final Thoughts
Sometimes being blocked on Snapchat is not always a bad thing. Yes, you may get hurt, but it lets you remove the toxic people in your life.
Also, we suggest you find out if there is any misunderstanding between you and your friends. It is not a good idea to ruin your friendship for a small mistake.
However, feel free to flush out the toxic people, and don’t let them influence your mind. Being blocked on social media isn’t the end of you.
So, be strong and don’t let it upset you. You can read our How To’s section to learn something helpful to you instead.
