With every passing day, Instagram is rolling out new features and updates. This is the reason why the platform has over 1 billion active users from all across the world.
As the number of users increases, so do the privacy concerns. The likelihood of meeting creepy strangers on Instagram is huge. That’s when the block feature comes into play.
Instagram’s block feature is an easy way to restrict someone from interacting with your profile.
Many Instagram users want to know to what extent the block feature restricts someone from viewing your profile. Will they be able to see your comments on mutual friends’ posts?
In today’s article, we will try to address all the burning queries related to the block feature on Instagram.
Are you all set? Let’s get started.
If I block someone on Instagram, can they see my comments on mutual friends
No, they can’t your comments on mutual friends’ posts after you have blocked them on Instagram. However, they can still view your likes and comments on posts from public accounts or those they follow.
When you comment on a mutual friend’s post, the person that you have blocked won’t see your comments. Whenever they try to tap on your profile, the page won’t load.
It’s important to note that when you block a user on Instagram, the platform cuts all ties between you and the other person. The other person won’t be able to see your posts, stories, bio, etc.
This restriction is limited to your and other person’s profile only. As soon as a public profile jumps into the matter, everything will be normal.
This entails that the person that you have blocked will be able to see all your comments on your public profile owner’s post without any obstructions.
As per Instagram, “People that you block can still see your likes and comments on posts that were shared by public accounts or accounts they follow”.
Even if this is not okay with you, we are sad to tell you that you can’t do anything about it. If you don’t want the blocked person to see your comments, refrain from commenting under public profiles.
This might seem like a hard pill to swallow, but it is what it is. There’s nothing else you can do to stop people from seeing your comments on public profile posts.
If I block someone on Instagram, can I see their comments on other posts
No, you won’t be able to see their comments on other people’s posts. When you block someone on Instagram, your ability to view their comments and likes on other people’s posts is hindered.
Let’s say ten people have commented on a public post. You will be able to see that there are ten comments under the post, but when you open the comment section, you will only see nine comments. The comment from the blocked person won’t show up.
When you block someone on Instagram, you are basically restricting them from seeing your account, sending you a DM, and viewing your online status. At the same time, your ability to view their likes and comments on other people’s posts will also be restricted. It’s a two-way street.
The noteworthy aspect about blocking someone is that when you block someone on Instagram, their likes and comments from your profile will be removed. You won’t be able to restore their likes and comments even after you have unblocked them.
Therefore, think twice before blocking someone on Instagram because it can lead to several consequences. If you are interested in knowing the more subtle alternative to blocking people, you should check out Instagram’s “Restrict” feature.
Why can I still see comments from someone who blocked me on Instagram
When someone blocks you on Instagram, your ability to view their comments on public accounts remains unaffected. However, they won’t be able to interact with your Instagram account.
If the comments are on public accounts, anyone can see them, regardless of who they’ve blocked or been blocked by.
Instagram’s block feature is a way to avoid unwanted activity on your profile from certain people. If someone has blocked you, your access to their profile will be restricted. In other words, you won’t be able to view anything on their Instagram profiles.
When you search for their profiles, you won’t be able to find them. If they have a public account, you will find the profile, but when you open the profile, you won’t see anything.
On the flip side, if the other person’s account is private, you won’t be able to find their profile whatsoever. You will have to use an alternate Instagram account to search for their profile to see if their account is available on the platform.
If you are still unsure whether someone has blocked you, give this a read: What Does It Say When Someone Blocks You On Instagram?
See More:
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- What Happens When You Unblock Someone On Instagram
- If You Block Someone On Instagram, Can They Still See Dms You’ve Sent Them
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