Where to find your blocked list on Facebook
Your blocked users list lives in Facebook Settings under Privacy. On a computer, click the downward arrow in the top right corner, select Settings and Privacy, then Settings. On the left sidebar, click Privacy, then scroll to "Blocking" and click "See who you've blocked." On a phone or tablet, tap the three horizontal lines (the menu), scroll down to Settings and Privacy, tap Settings, scroll to Privacy, then tap Blocking to see your full list.
The list shows everyone you have blocked — not people who blocked you. Facebook does not give you a way to see who has blocked you, and no third-party tool can reliably tell you either, despite what some websites claim. If you suspect someone has blocked you, the only real way to check is to search for their profile in a private or incognito browser window while logged out, or ask a mutual friend if they can still see that person's profile.
Key Takeaways
- Your blocked users list is in Settings and Privacy > Settings > Privacy > Blocking on both desktop and mobile.
- You can see only the people you blocked, not the people who blocked you.
- Facebook does not provide a tool to see who blocked you, and third-party apps cannot reliably do this either.
- You can unblock someone from the same Blocking page by clicking "Unblock" next to their name.
- Blocking someone prevents them from seeing your profile, messaging you, or finding you in search, but does not delete past conversations.
What blocking actually does on Facebook
When you block someone, they cannot see your profile, send you a message, or find you through Facebook search. Any existing messages between you and that person stay in your inbox, but they cannot send new ones. If you were friends before blocking, that friendship is removed. The blocked person does not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they may figure it out if they try to visit your profile and see an error message.
Blocking is different from unfriending. When you unfriend someone, they can still see your public posts and profile (unless you have privacy settings that hide those things), and they can still message you. Blocking is stronger — it cuts off all contact and visibility. If you want to hide someone's posts without fully blocking them, you can use the "Unfollow" option instead, which removes their posts from your feed but keeps you friends.
How to unblock someone
Go back to Settings and Privacy > Settings > Privacy > Blocking. Find the person's name in the list and click or tap "Unblock" next to it. Facebook will ask you to confirm. Once you unblock them, they can see your profile again and message you, but you will not automatically become friends again if you were friends before the block.
There is no time limit on how long you can keep someone blocked. You can block and unblock the same person as many times as you want. Unblocking does not notify the other person, so they will not know you have unblocked them unless they try to contact you or visit your profile.
Why you might not see someone in your blocked list
If you blocked someone a long time ago and their account was deleted or deactivated, they may no longer appear in your blocked list. Facebook removes deleted accounts from the blocking list automatically. If you are looking for a specific person and cannot find them, they may have changed their name, or you may have blocked them under a different name than they use now.
You can also block someone without going through your settings — if you visit their profile, you can click the three dots menu and select "Block." This works the same way as blocking through Settings, and they will appear in your blocked list afterward.
Blocking versus reporting on Facebook
Blocking and reporting are two separate actions. Blocking stops someone from contacting you and seeing your profile. Reporting tells Facebook that someone has broken the platform's rules — for example, by sending harassing messages, posting violent content, or impersonating someone. You can block without reporting, or report without blocking.
If someone is harassing you, threatening you, or posting content that violates Facebook's policies, report them in addition to blocking. Go to their profile or the post in question, click the three dots menu, and select "Report." Facebook reviews reports and may remove the content or disable the account if it violates their Community Standards. Reporting is anonymous — the person will not know who reported them.
Managing your privacy beyond blocking
Blocking is one tool, but Facebook has other privacy settings that work differently. You can limit who sees your posts by changing your audience to "Friends Only" or "Only Me" instead of "Public." You can also hide your friend list, turn off message requests from people you are not friends with, and control who can see your phone number or email address.
If you want to take a break from Facebook without deleting your account, you can deactivate it temporarily. Your profile will be hidden, and people cannot message you or see your posts, but your account and all your data remain. You can reactivate whenever you want. If you want to leave permanently, you can delete your account instead, though Facebook keeps some data for a limited time even after deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see if someone blocked me on Facebook?
No. Facebook does not show you a list of people who blocked you. If you suspect someone blocked you, search for their profile in an incognito or private browser window while logged out. If their profile does not appear, they may have blocked you, deactivated their account, or set their privacy to hide from search. Ask a mutual friend if you need to know for certain.
What happens to old messages when I block someone?
Your old messages with that person stay in your inbox and you can still read them. The blocked person cannot see those messages either — they are only visible to you. Once you unblock them, they still cannot see the old messages. If you want to delete the conversation, you can do that separately from blocking.
Does blocking someone on Facebook block them on Instagram too?
No. Facebook and Instagram are separate platforms with separate blocking systems. If you block someone on Facebook, they are not automatically blocked on Instagram. You have to block them on Instagram separately if you want to. The same goes for Messenger — blocking on Facebook does not block them in Messenger.
Can I block someone without them knowing?
Yes. When you block someone, Facebook does not send them a notification. However, they may figure it out if they try to visit your profile, search for you, or message you and see an error. There is no way to block someone completely invisibly if they actively try to contact you.
What is the difference between blocking and muting someone?
Muting (or unfollowing) hides someone's posts from your feed, but you stay friends and they can still see your posts and message you. Blocking removes the friendship, hides your profile from them, and stops them from messaging you. Muting is gentler if you just want less contact with someone but do not want to fully block them.