The purpose of Instagram is to promote virtual communication and social interaction of more people together. But every now and then, we all come across users we’d rather not have in our feeds.
For this purpose, join us in this article of howdiscover.com to learn how to block and unblock someone on Instagram.
How to unblock people on Instagram?
You will no longer be able to search for an Instagram account that you have blocked. This means that you cannot unblock it by visiting that account. However, Instagram will generate a list of all the accounts you have blocked so that you can easily unblock or unblock them later. Follow the steps below to unblock an account you have blocked on Instagram.
- Run the Instagram application and go to your profile by tapping on your profile picture in the bottom panel.
- Now tap on the three horizontal lines icon at the top right corner of the screen.
- Go to Settings.
- Go to Blocked Accounts.
- Tap on the Unblock option next to the account you want to unblock.
- You need to confirm it again.
- As soon as the desired account is unblocked or unblocked, they can search your account and view your posts and stories.
What is the function of block in Instagram?
Instagram has settings that allow you to block users who are harassing you or you no longer want them to follow you. This is useful if you want to keep your profile private but don’t want them to know. This way you can add someone as a friend, but then block their account. A blocked account cannot view posts or stories sent from your account.
However, the blocked account can see the number of posts, followers, and followers you have on your profile. Instagram will not notify you when you block a user. This means that there is no real way to know if your account has been blocked. However, one of the effects of blocking is that you can no longer search for the account in question. So if that person tries to look for your account and can’t find it, this can tell them that they’ve been blocked by you.
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How to block people on Instagram?
If you decide to block one of your followers or people who are connected with you on Instagram, you can easily follow the instructions below to achieve the desired result:
- Open the Instagram app. Find the account you want to block using the search feature or by scrolling through your following list.
- Sign in to that account.
- Tap on the three horizontal dots icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Then tap on the Block option.
- Tap Block again to confirm.
How to block someone who has already blocked you on Instagram?
As mentioned above, when someone blocks you on Instagram, if you search for that person’s account, you will no longer be able to find them. In fact, even the comments they may have left on your posts will disappear. So technically, there is no way to block them.
However, there is a trick you can use to view their account even if they have blocked you. This trick only works if you have a direct message (DM) from that person.
Launch the Instagram app and swipe left to go to your direct messages (or tap the DM icon (paper airplane icon) button in the top right corner). Now find the chat with the person who blocked you. When someone blocks you, their direct messages don’t disappear.
Tap on the icon (i) in the upper right corner and then select Block Account.
Now you have mutually blocked the desired person on Instagram.
Can we block someone who doesn’t follow us on Instagram?
Yes. You don’t need to follow you on Instagram to block someone. The process of blocking an account that does not follow you is the same as the process of blocking an account that follows you. Below are the steps to do this:
- Find the account you want to block using the search feature.
- Go to the desired account and tap on the three dots or three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of the screen (desired profile).
- Then select the Block option.
- Press the Block option to confirm again.
Why can’t I unblock someone on Instagram?
If you can’t find the profile of the person you’ve blocked and therefore can’t unblock them, it’s probably because they’ve decided to block you too.
Two-way blocks are difficult to remove because neither of you is able to search for the other using Instagram’s search feature. However, you can follow the steps below to fix this problem:
- To access your direct messages, tap the paper airplane icon at the top right of the screen.
- To create a new message, press the pencil icon at the top right of the screen.
- Type the desired person’s username in the search bar.
- Send a message to them (which they won’t receive).
- Then tap on the information button.
- Then select the Unblock option.
Doing so will move you to the person’s blocked list, enabling them to unblock you so you can both follow each other again.
Does blocking people on Instagram delete your direct messages?
The only part of your virtual communication that will remain after blocking someone on Instagram is your Direct Messages.
Message threads will remain in your direct inbox and in the inbox of someone you’ve blocked, but they won’t be able to send you new messages. If a blocked account tries to send you a message, you will not receive it.
Also, if you’re in a group message with someone you’ve blocked, you’ll get a notification asking if you want to stay in the group or leave the group. If you choose to stay, you can see messages from the person you blocked in the group chat, and vice versa.
FAQ about Unblock on Instagram
When we block someone, do their likes disappear?
Once you block someone on Instagram, each of their Instagram likes and comments will be removed from your photos and videos, and vice versa.
However, if you and the person you blocked follow a public account or a private account at the same time, they can see your likes, comments, and other interactions on that page.
Another factor to consider is that the blocked person can still mention your username in an Instagram post or story tag. However, you will never receive a notification of that mention. The only way to make sure they don’t mention you on Instagram anymore is to block them and then change your username.
Does blocking someone make them unfollow you?
Yes. When you block someone on Instagram, you automatically remove them from your followers. Basically, blocking someone means that neither of you will be on each other’s follower list anymore.
What happens when you unblock someone you’ve blocked?
Things will not return to normal if you decide to unblock someone and change your mind. For example, unblocking a person will not restore deleted likes and comments. Messages sent to you while blocked will never be delivered and will not automatically start following you back.
