How to tell if you've been blocked on Instagram: 7 Sneaky ways to uncover the truth

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Are you wondering whether someone has blocked you on Instagram or simply vanished from the platform? Instagram, owned by Meta, doesn't send out notifications for blocks, leaving users to play detective. But fear not, there are several tricks you can employ to uncover the truth.

If you can't find someone's profile using the search function, they might have blocked you or changed their username. Remember, if the profile is private, you'll need to send a follow request to view their content.

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Log in with a secondary account or ask a friend to search for the user in question. If they appear in the results from another account, you might be blocked.

Type in the user's profile link (instagram.com/username) directly into your browser. If you encounter an error message saying the page isn't available, it's likely you've been blocked.

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Attempt to mention or tag the user in a post. If you can't tag them, it's a strong indication of being blocked.

Review past conversations and comments. If you can't access their profile through past interactions, they might have blocked you.

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If you're unsure whether you've been blocked, try following the user again. If the "follow" button reverts to "follow" after a few seconds, you've likely been blocked.

Open a conversation with the user in the Direct Messages section. If their username appears without a profile picture and you can't view their posts or follow them from there, it's probable that you've been blocked.

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By following these steps, you can better understand your interactions on Instagram and determine whether someone has blocked you or simply disappeared from the platform.