Wondering what would happen if you were to block someone on Instagram?
Perhaps you already have and are now worried about other little but significant things.
Either way, we are here to help you with a detailed guide for the same!
If you block someone on Instagram can they still see dms you’ve sent them
Short answer: If you block someone on Instagram, the person can see the DMs you have sent them before blocking. Be it text or media files all are available and viewable normally in the app.
Instagram has been one of the most popular social networks. As such, a question arises whether or not people can see the DMs you have sent them after you have blocked someone on Instagram.
To answer the question simply, yes the person can see the messages you have sent them before they have been blocked.
If you block someone on Instagram do they unfollow you
Everyone worries about followers. It is understandable. Not only is it a statistic, but it also means that the user has got access to your profile page.
When you block someone on Instagram, the user profile enters a state where it cannot be viewed. The same goes for your profile page for the user. Due to this, the user cannot view your profile at the time and one could say it is virtually the same as unfollowing.
But what about the scenario when they are unblocked later on? Would they follow you again?
The answer is no. The users that have been blocked and then later unblocked would not be following you, thus would require your permission if you have a private account if they want to follow you again.
If someone blocked you on Instagram can you still message them
The direct way to message them on Instagram sure is blocked. Once you have blocked someone on Instagram, your DMs with them disappear, which leaves you with no way of messaging them.
Surely there must be a way right? Well, it turns out there is, but not exactly in the way you would want it. It turns out you can message the person, but it would never reach them.
To do this, go to instagram.com or open the app on your phone. Now you can search for their name or username in the Explore tab. Tap on their profile picture, which would open a rather empty profile page (since they have been blocked). You would find the vertical dot menu, however.
Tap on it and then on ‘Send message‘ to initiate a forced message. Be aware that this message would never reach the recipient.
If you unblock someone on Instagram will they know
Unblocking someone on Instagram might mean a revival of the old relations. However, sometimes people just unblock because they feel bad about the situation, or they miss the person, perhaps they feel that blocking is no longer necessary.
In either of these cases, unblocking a person would not notify them in any way. It would be a silent option from your side. However, the user would be able to see your whole profile page when they have been unblocked if they search for it. Your DMs would be restored as well, which could be a good enough clue to someone that they have been unblocked.
If I block someone on Instagram can they see my comments on mutual friends
If you have decided to block someone who happens to be your mutual friend or would be in the future, then yes, to put it simply the person can see your comments on mutual friends.
Not only that, but the blocked person on Instagram can also see your likes, who you commented as well as who replied to your comment and liked it. Usually on other apps, there are features that would hide the user’s messages, such as Discord.
Speaking of which, we have loads of detailed Discord guides ready for you as well, do give them a try! Anyway back to our concerned topic, Instagram would not be hiding any sort of comments of yours on your mutual friends’ posts or Reels, so if you might face issues later, it is better to avoid commenting or liking posts for a while.
What happens when you block someone on Instagram
When you block someone on Instagram, yours as well as their Instagram goes through a series of changes. These changes are:
1. Changes in the Chatbox
There are changes in the Chatbox for both users and that is, the ability to message the person is removed, technically speaking. This means you can still message the person whatever you want, but it would never reach them, even if you unblock them later on.
2. Changes in username and profile picture
In the Chatbox as well as in the search, the person would appear to have no profile picture and the username would change to ‘Instagrammer’. This indicates that the person has either deactivated their account or blocked you.
Do keep in mind that this is not the change visible to the one who blocked the person. They would be able to see the other user normally, with an option to ‘unblock’ them whenever they open the Chatbox.
The Direct Messages or DMs that were sent previously, along with any media or shareable data would not be removed and will be accessible even after blocking, if not unsent especially.
3. Removal of likes and comments
If you have blocked someone then their likes and comments on your profile posts and Reels would be removed. This action is irreversible and even after you unblock the person, their comments and likes are not restored on your posts, etc.
The same goes for the other person, your comments and likes disappear from their account and remain so even after an unblock. This is one good reason why you should always be careful and think twice before blocking users who are close friends to you.
4. Disabled Mentions and Tags
The person that has been blocked would not be able to tag you or mention you in any kind of posts or Reels, thus making it appear as it you have deactivated your profile, unless the person has a reason to believe that they have been blocked.
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Final words:
If you have blocked someone on Instagram and worried about how things might turn out to be, or if they will even find out, we hope this guide helped you out! Stay tuned with AndroidNature for more helpful how-to and explanation guides!
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