Where to find your blocked list on Facebook
Your blocked list lives in Facebook Settings under Privacy. Open Facebook on your computer or phone, go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings. Look for the "Blocking" section — it shows every person you have blocked, and you can unblock anyone from that same page.
On a phone, the path is slightly different because the menu collapses. Tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) at the bottom right, scroll down to Settings and Privacy, tap Settings, then scroll to find Blocking. The list itself looks the same on both devices.
If you have blocked many people, the list may be long. Facebook does not sort it alphabetically or by date, so you may need to scroll through the whole thing. There is no search function within the blocked list itself, so if you are looking for one specific person, scrolling is the only way.
Key Takeaways
- Your blocked list is in Settings and Privacy > Settings > Blocking on both computer and phone versions of Facebook.
- You can unblock anyone directly from the blocked list by tapping or clicking the Unblock button next to their name.
- Facebook does not sort the blocked list alphabetically, so finding a specific person may require scrolling through the entire list.
- Unblocking someone does not automatically re-add them as a friend — they will need to send a new friend request or you will need to add them.
- When you unblock someone, they do not receive a notification that you unblocked them.
What happens when you view your blocked list
When you open the Blocking section, you see the name and profile picture of every person you have blocked. Next to each name is an Unblock button. Tapping or clicking that button removes the block immediately — there is no confirmation step or waiting period.
The blocked list shows only people you blocked directly. It does not show people who blocked you. If someone else blocked you, you will not see their name on your blocked list, and there is no separate list of people who blocked you. You can only tell someone blocked you if you try to visit their profile and get a message saying the page is not available.
How to unblock someone from the list
Once you find the person's name in your blocked list, tap or click the Unblock button next to it. The person will disappear from your blocked list immediately. That is the entire process — no additional steps are needed.
After you unblock someone, they can see your profile again, send you messages, and add you as a friend. However, unblocking does not automatically restore a friendship. If you were friends before you blocked them, you will no longer be friends after unblocking. They will have to send a new friend request, or you can add them yourself.
What the other person sees after you unblock them
When you unblock someone, Facebook does not send them a notification. They will not receive a message saying you unblocked them. They will only know if they try to visit your profile, send you a message, or search for you and find that they can now do those things again.
If you were friends before the block, they will see that you are no longer friends. They will not see a reason why — Facebook does not tell them you blocked them in the first place, so they will not know you unblocked them either.
Blocking someone again after unblocking
If you unblock someone and then change your mind, you can block them again at any time. Go back to Settings and Privacy > Settings, find their profile or name, and use the block option from their profile. You do not need to wait any amount of time between unblocking and re-blocking.
Re-blocking someone removes them from your friends list again and hides your profile from them. Any messages they sent you while unblocked will still be in your message history, but they will not be able to send you new messages once you block them again.
Blocked list on mobile apps versus computer
The blocked list works the same way on the Facebook mobile app, Facebook Lite, and the computer website. The steps to reach it are slightly different because of how each platform organizes its menus, but once you are in the Blocking section, the list and unblock buttons look and work identically.
One difference: on a phone, you may find it faster to search for a specific person's profile directly, then block or unblock them from their profile page, rather than scrolling through your entire blocked list. Tap their name, go to the three dots menu on their profile, and look for block or unblock options there.
What you cannot see about blocked people
When someone is blocked, you cannot see their posts, profile, messages, or friend list. You also cannot tag them in photos or see them in mutual friends lists. If they comment on a mutual friend's post, you will not see their comment. Essentially, they become invisible to you on Facebook while the block is active.
This invisibility goes both ways while the block is in place. They cannot see your posts, profile, or messages either. However, if you have mutual friends, those friends can still see both of you and interact with both of you separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see who blocked me on Facebook?
No. Facebook does not provide a list of people who blocked you. If someone blocked you, you will not see them in any of your lists. You can only discover a block by trying to visit their profile or search for them and finding that their page is unavailable.
If I unblock someone, will they know?
No. Facebook does not notify people when you unblock them. They will only realize it if they try to visit your profile or message you and find that they can now do so.
What is the difference between blocking and unfriending?
Unfriending removes someone from your friends list but they can still see your public posts and visit your profile. Blocking hides your entire profile from them and prevents all contact. Blocking is stronger than unfriending.
Can I block someone without them seeing my profile first?
Yes. You can block someone whether or not they have ever visited your profile or sent you a message. Blocking them prevents them from seeing your profile going forward, but it does not erase any past interactions they may have had with your posts or messages.
If I delete my account, do my blocks stay in place?
If you deactivate your account temporarily, your blocks remain. If you permanently delete your account, the blocks no longer matter because your profile no longer exists. If you reactivate a deactivated account, your blocked list returns exactly as it was.