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How to Check Who You've Blocked on Facebook

By John Awa-abuon

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Can't find an old friend on Facebook? Maybe you've accidentally blocked them in the past. Here's how to find out if they're on your blocked list.

It's not uncommon to block someone on Facebook. Maybe you had an argument with a friend, or you just don't want that person to be able to contact you anymore. But what happens if you accidentally blocked someone? Or perhaps you're curious about who you've blocked in the past?

That's where this guide comes in. In this article, we will show you how to view the list of people who have been blocked by you on Facebook.

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  1. Launch the Facebook app on your phone and tap the hamburger icon.
  2. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Tap Profile Settings.
  5. In the Privacy section, select Blocking.

This will open a list of people you've blocked on Facebook. If you don't see anyone listed, it means you haven't blocked anyone.

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How to View Your Blocked List on the Web

Viewing your blocked list on the web is a little different. Here's how:

  • Head to Facebook.com in your web browser and log in.
  • Click the downward-pointing arrow icon and select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
  • Click on Privacy on the left sidebar.
  • Select Blocking in the Privacy sidebar.

You should now see a list of all the people you've blocked on Facebook. From here, you can unblock anyone by clicking the Unblock button next to their name. And you could also go a step further by refriending them on Facebook if you want to re-establish the connection.

Can People Tell If They've Been Blocked By You on Facebook?

The short answer is no, people will not be notified when you block them on Facebook. However, there are a few ways they can use to figure it out on their own.

For example, if they try to search for your profile on Facebook and can't find it, that's a pretty good indication you've blocked them. Additionally, they will no longer be able to see any of your posts or profile information. They'll also not be able to tag you in posts or send you messages on Facebook.

Checking Your Blocked List

We hope this guide has helped you learn how to view the people you've blocked on Facebook. Checking your blocked list frequently is a good idea, just in case you accidentally blocked someone important to you.

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John Awa-abuon (170 Articles Published)

John is a Consumer Technology Writer at MUO. In 2017, he began his writing career as a Reporter for a local media house. After two years of working in the traditional media, John decided to pursue a career that combines his two passions: writing and technology. He is currently studying for a degree in Criminology and Security Studies.

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You can access a list of everyone you've blocked on Facebook. Reuters
  • You can easily see who you blocked on Facebook by accessing a list of blocked users in the "Settings" of your profile. 
  • You can also unblock someone from your list, but you can't block the same user again within 48 hours. 
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If you're an active user on Facebook, chances are you've come across users that make repetitive, inflammatory comments or even harassment on the platform. 

Fortunately, Facebook makes it very simple to block users on the site. Blocking a user on Facebook prevents the person from viewing your profile, messaging you, or tagging you in posts.  

It is also equally as easy to see who you've blocked on Facebook. Here's how. 

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How to see who you blocked on Facebook

1. Launch your preferred browser and go to https://www.facebook.com/ on your PC or Mac.

2. In the far right corner at the top of the page, select the downward-facing arrow icon. 

3. In the drop-down menu, select "Settings." 

Select "Settings" from the drop-down menu. Meira Gebel/Business Insider

4. Using the menu on the left, scroll down and click on "Blocking." 

Select "Blocking" from the menu on the left. Meira Gebel/Business Insider

5. Under "Block users," you will see a list of users you have blocked. 

A list of users you have blocked will appear under the menu "Block users." Meira Gebel/Business Insider

You can choose to unblock a user by selecting "Unblock" next to his or her name. Note that after you've unblocked someone, you cannot block the user again for 48 hours. 

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To check which profiles you have blocked on Facebook, go to your settings.

To view the list of blocked profiles:

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Click the icon in the upper right corner of the Facebook window.

Scroll down and click Settings.

Scroll down to the Audience & Visibility section and click Block.

You will see a list of profiles that have been blocked on Facebook. Here you can:

Unblock your profile. Click Unblock next to the person's name and confirm your choice. Learn more about unblocking people on Facebook.

Lock profile. Enter the person's name and click Block. Click Block next to the person's name and confirm your choice. Learn more about what happens after you block your profile on Facebook.

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Click the icon in the upper right corner of the Facebook window.

Scroll down and click Settings.

Scroll down to the Privacy section and click Lock.

You will see a list of profiles that have been blocked on Facebook. Here you can:

Unblock your profile. Click Unblock next to the person's name and confirm your choice. Learn more about unblocking people on Facebook.

Lock profile. Click Add to block list and enter the name of the person you want. Click to find the desired profile, then select Block and confirm your choice. Learn more about what happens after you block your profile on Facebook.

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Communication on social networks implies privacy. We don't know who is on the other side of the screen. And in the list of friends are often people with whom they do not know in reality. Communication with such users can be uncomfortable. Facebook proposes to blacklist such people.

Let's take a closer look at this possibility ...

Content:

  • How locks
    • Types of locks
  • How to block user
    • Option 1 - through settings in their profile
    • Option 2 - through the user profile
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  • How to unblock
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How blocking works

New users often cannot find where this blacklist is located. This is due to the fact that there is no such term in the official Facebook terminology.

Types of blocking

Going into the profile settings, you can see a whole section "Block". This is where you can restrict communication with some users.

Restricted access - a list of users who cannot view your news and publications.

User lock is a real blacklist. Allows you to view the list of unwanted contacts. You can unlock them if you want.

Block messages - you will not receive messages or calls from these users.

Block invitations to applications - add applications through which no one can contact the user or learn about his actions in the application.

Page blocking - restriction of interactions with pages.

Facebook allows its users to choose the degree of restriction. It is possible to block individual contacts, as well as unwanted pages.

How to block a user

Why block at all?

The contact you added to the blacklist will not be able to:

  • view your page;
  • read new publications;
  • make notes on photos or joint events;
  • send messages:
  • comment on the photo;
  • add you as a friend.

It is worth knowing that if you and a blocked user are members of the same group or game, then your communication will continue there.

Important! If the user was on your friends list, then after blocking he will be removed from there. And he will not know that he was blocked - Facebook does not notify about this.

If you decide to block a user, there are two options for how to do this.

Option 1 - Through the settings in your profile

Procedure:

    1. Go to your personal profile, find the Down Arrow icon. It is located in the upper right corner.

  1. Select the "Privacy settings" section, and then "Settings" again.

  1. A new window will open. In the left column, click on the "Locks" icon.
  2. In the "User blocking" line, enter the name of the unwanted user or his email address.

  1. Facebook will offer options for matches by name. Among them, select the desired user.
  2. Activate the "Lock" button.

Option 2 - Through the user profile

Procedure:

  1. Find the person you need in the search bar.
  2. Find the "..." icon in the lower right corner.

  1. Select "Block".
  2. A window will appear where all the consequences of blocking will be listed. The system will prompt you to use the "Break in relationship" button.

  1. If this does not suit you, then click the "Confirm" button.

What is “Relationship break”

If you want to slightly limit the flow of information about a certain user from your friends list, then it is recommended to use this function. Applicable if there is no desire to abruptly interrupt communication.

What gives a break in a relationship:

  • limit information about this contact in the news feed;
  • restrict user's access to new publications;
  • Restrict viewing of old posts.

Attention! Helps if a person actively promotes their Facebook profile and publishes a lot of uninteresting posts.


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