Though Instagram Threads is an excellent communication and discussions platforms, not all users are suitable for each other. It isn’t surprising to find one or two whom we can’t help but want to ban from our account. However, do you know what happens when you block someone on your Threads account?
Blocking on any social media platform is a drastic measure. Generally, people prefer to use other features on the app instead of doing this.
But if a user is harassing, spamming, and irritating you in every way possible, you can only do this. And sometimes, you may ban someone due to other personal reasons.
However, whatever the reasons are, you should always know the implications of placing a person on your block list. Otherwise, you may injure your relationship in vain.
So, this blog will help you understand what happens when you block someone on Threads. As a bonus, you will also learn the scenario when Threads block your account and a few necessary tips. Meanwhile, let’s also learn to know if someone restricted you on Threads.
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What Happens When You Block Someone on Threads?
When you are blocking someone on Threads, besides interrupting your connections, there are many things that happen in the background.
Remember, though Threads won’t notify, you can still know if someone blocked you on Threads due to such drastic happening in the background.
So, you need to understand the blocking feature clearly and never make any mistakes. Hence, let’s look at what happens when you block someone on Threads.
Invisible Profile
The first effect of blocking someone is that they can no longer find your Threads account. Whether they use your username, display name, or even if they use your email or phone number, they can no longer view your account on Threads and Instagram.
Remember, when you block users on Threads, you will automatically block their account on Instagram and vice versa. So, everything that applies to one platform works for the other.
So, it is the perfect way to hide your Profile from a friend and hide your followers.
Invisible Post and Content
After you block an account on your application, that person can no longer see your posts and content. They won’t find out even if you repost a post on Threads.
This means they are unable to view your new as well as old content. If they have previously liked or commented on your post, it will be removed. So, if they return to it from their notification, they will see that the post is unavailable.
Effect on Interactions (old and new)
After you ban an account, you will also ban their interactions. This means their likes, comments, and replies will all disappear from your account. Additionally, they cannot add comments and like your post anymore.
Furthermore, if you comment and interact with a post of someone, they won’t see your replies even in that post. So, you are truly hidden.
That’s why permanently blocking stops any chance of engagement with that person or account on this platform.
Can’t Tag and Mention
As you know, even when you restrict someone on Threads, they can still easily tag or mention you on their post or comment.
However, when you block someone, they can no longer do that. It means while typing @ with your username, they won’t find your Profile at all. So, you don’t need to worry about them disturbing you with unnecessary posts.
Note: You can easily stop someone from tagging or mentioning you on their Profile. So, don’t block an account just for this since you may also need to tag someone on Threads.
No Notifications
As soon as you block an account, you will no longer receive notifications on your Profile about their posts, mentions, messages, or any other things.
By doing this, you are stopping any activities from that account that affect you. The same is true for your activity’s effect on their account. So, both parties won’t receive any kind of notification related to each other.
Can no longer Message
Since blocking on Threads also bans that account on Instagram, that person can no longer message (DM) you.
Remember, when they text you, they will not see any abnormality. But that message will never appear before you. Additionally, you also won’t be able to send messages to that party.
For old messages, you both can still see them in the respective account. Blocking on Threads won’t delete your previous texts and conversations on Instagram.
Effect on Instagram Account
All the above happening in the Threads account will also apply on Instagram. It means the other party can no longer see your content, likes, and replies, send messages and find your Profile anymore on IG.
Of course, this also means if you block someone on Instagram, you will stop them on Threads too. That’s why you can easily unblock someone from both platforms.
Effect on Other Related Accounts
Another important thing you should remember when blocking someone on Threads is that it will directly affect any other related accounts.
This means if someone has more than one account (Threads or Instagram) with the same email or phone number, you will immediately block all of them by doing this to one of them.
This feature prevents anyone from opening another Profile with the same info and harassing other users.
However, this doesn’t mean you will block every account they have on their Smartphone. If that person has an account with a different phone number or email address with no connection to the blocked one, you cannot ban it automatically.
So, it is still better to be careful if someone is harassing you on social media. Remember to report that account on Threads if they are affecting you negatively.
What Happens if Instagram Blocks Your Threads Account?
Sometimes, you may be unable to use your Threads account because Instagram blocks it. This happens because both accounts are connected, and you violated some terms or guidelines on any one platform.
There are two ways IG can block your account: temporary and permanent.
The temporary ban can be sudden and without any violation on your part. You can get this ban simply because you are suddenly getting a large number of followers, likes, or comments on your account or you are doing such activities.
In such situations, Instagram will ban certain features within the app. For example, you may not be able to leave a like or comment on the post for 24 to 48 hours temporarily. And after they lift the ban (after examing your account), you can start to use that feature again.
On the other hand, if you violate the privacy policy and community guidelines on Threads, IG will block your account permanently.
In such cases, you may find your Threads and Instagram account disabled. So, you cannot use any features on both platforms until you get your Profiles back. So, if you are also having such issues, you should contact customer support through the prompt.
What Happens when two People Block each other on Threads?
If the two people block each other on Threads, they will both experience the same restrictions when one person blocks an account but on both sides.
This means they both cannot find each other Profiles, see posts, replies, and comments, cannot engage in conversations, and so on.
The main effect of this is that even if one of them unblocks an account, they will still be unable to interact because another person has also banned that account.
If you even find someone blocking your account on Threads, you can do the same to end the connection permanently on your part.
How to Unblock Someone on Threads?
There are two ways to unblock someone on Threads: from their Profile page and Blocked list.
To unblock someone on Threads from their Profile, first, find that account by searching their username or from messages.
After that, tap the three dots from the upper right corner of their Profile and select the “Unblock” option.
To unblock someone (multiple people) from the blocked list, go to your Profile page and tap the menu icon from the top.
Next, select “Privacy” and then the “Blocked‘ option from the menu. Now, you can press the “Unblock” button next to the username from the list.
Note: Once you unblock an account, you must follow them back to get connected. You will automatically unfollow someone when you block them on Threads.
What Happens if You Unblock Someone on Threads?
If you unblock someone on Threads, the following things will happen to you and the other party’s account.
- Once you unblock an account on Threads, that person can now find your Profile and see your posts, comments, replies, and so on.
- They can message you on Instagram since unblocking works on both platforms.
- You both can follow each other.
- They will be able to tag and mention you in their post and comments.
- You will start to get the necessary notifications.
Overall, unblocking an account will help you regain normal engagement like before. However, it won’t work if you are also blocked by that someone.
When should you Block Someone on Threads?
Now you know what happens when you block someone on Threads, it is time to understand why you should do that.
There are many situations you should block a user, which we will explain in the list below.
- You should block when someone is harassing, bullying, or negatively affecting you.
- When someone is stalking you and is very persistent, you should ban their account.
- You can block them when you don’t want them to access any info about you and want to protect your privacy.
- It is a good idea to stop a person who has a toxic relationship with you.
- You can use this feature to protect your account from unnecessary spam.
Overall, who and when to block in the Threads app depends entirely on your preference and experience. While banning negative influence on these platforms is good, you can still block anyone you like.
FAQs
You can know if someone has blocked you on Threads by searching their Profile, looking at your follower list and interactions, using another account, and so on.
No, once you block someone’s account, you cannot see their posts, comments, replies, or other activities.
No, you won’t notify the other party if you block them on Threads. However, they can still know about it if they look at the signs actively.
Wrapping Up
In conclusion, by blocking someone, you are completely disconnecting from that person on these platforms (Threads and IG).
Also, since the signs of banning an account are pretty obvious, people will still find out you blocked them if they are suspicious. So, you should be careful if you don’t want to be misunderstood.
Therefore, the next time you try to block a person, you should first analyze what will happen before deciding. And if you are interested, let’s also learn to deactivate the Threads account.
