Finding your blocked list on Facebook

To see who you've blocked on Facebook, go to your Settings, then Privacy, then find the Blocking section. Facebook shows you a list of every person you've blocked, and from there you can unblock them if you change your mind. The blocked list is private — the people on it cannot see that they're blocked, and Facebook doesn't notify them if you unblock them later.

The exact path depends on whether you're using Facebook on a computer or phone, but the information is in the same place either way. Once you find the list, you can search for a specific person's name to confirm whether you blocked them.

Key Takeaways

  • Your blocked list lives in Settings under Privacy, and only you can see it.
  • When you block someone, they cannot message you, see your profile, or find you in search results.
  • You can unblock anyone from the same list without notifying them or explaining why.
  • If you blocked someone years ago and forgot, searching your blocked list by name is faster than scrolling through hundreds of entries.

Finding your blocked list on a computer

Open Facebook and click the downward arrow in the top right corner of your screen. Select Settings and Privacy, then click Settings. On the left side menu, click Privacy. Scroll down until you see a section called Blocking — click on it to expand the list.

Facebook will show you the name of every person you've blocked. If the list is long, use the search box at the top of the Blocking section to type a person's name and find them faster. The search works even if you only remember part of their name.

Finding your blocked list on a phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu icon) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Settings and Privacy, then tap Settings. Tap Privacy, then scroll down to find Blocking. Tap on Blocking to see your full list.

On a phone, the list may be harder to scroll through if you've blocked many people. Use the search field at the top of the Blocking section to look up a specific name instead of scrolling. The search works the same way as on a computer.

What happens when you block someone

When you block a person on Facebook, they cannot send you messages, see your profile, find you in search results, or see your posts or comments on mutual friends' pages. They also cannot see your friend list or any photos you've posted. The block is one-way — you can still see their profile if you want to, but they have no way of knowing you're looking.

Facebook does not send a notification to the blocked person telling them they've been blocked. They may figure it out if they try to message you or search for your name and cannot find you, but Facebook itself keeps the block private.

Unblocking someone from your list

If you want to unblock someone, go back to your Blocking section and find their name. Click or tap the Unblock button next to their name. That's all you need to do — the person is immediately unblocked, and Facebook does not notify them that you've unblocked them.

Once you unblock someone, they can message you again, see your profile, and find you in search results. You don't have to add them back as a friend or do anything else. If you change your mind later, you can block them again at any time.

Searching for a specific blocked person

If you remember blocking someone but can't find them in your list, use the search box in the Blocking section. Type their first name, last name, or username — Facebook will filter the list to show only matches. This is much faster than scrolling through a long list if you've blocked dozens of people over the years.

If you cannot find the person even after searching, it's possible you didn't block them, or you may have blocked them under a different name than you remember. Try searching for variations of their name, or check whether you may have unfriended them instead of blocking them — unfriending and blocking are two different actions.

The difference between blocking and other actions

Blocking is not the same as unfriending, muting, or restricting someone. When you unfriend someone, they can still see your public posts and find you in search results — you just won't see their posts in your feed anymore. When you mute someone, you stay friends but their posts stop appearing in your feed. When you restrict someone, they can only see posts you mark as public.

Blocking is the strongest action — it cuts off all contact and visibility. If you only want to stop seeing someone's posts but stay friends, muting is a better choice. If you want to stay friends but limit what they see, use the restrict feature instead. Your blocked list shows only people you've fully blocked, not people you've muted or restricted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see who blocked me on Facebook?

No. Facebook does not show you a list of people who have blocked you. If you suspect someone blocked you, you can try searching for their name or visiting their profile — if you cannot find them or see their profile, they may have blocked you, but you cannot confirm it through Facebook's settings.

Will someone know if I unblock them?

No. Facebook does not send a notification when you unblock someone. They will not know you've unblocked them unless you message them or add them as a friend afterward.

What if I blocked someone and forgot their name?

You can scroll through your entire blocked list to find them, or you can try searching for partial names or usernames you remember. If you still cannot find them, it's possible you unfriended them instead of blocking them — check your unfriended list or search for them directly to see if their profile is visible to you.

Can I block someone without them knowing?

Yes. Facebook does not notify the person when you block them. They may eventually realize it if they try to message you or search for your profile and cannot find you, but Facebook keeps the block private and does not send any alert.

If I block someone, will they see my old messages?

No. When you block someone, they lose access to your messages, profile, and posts. Any messages you sent them before the block will still be in their inbox, but they cannot reply to you or start a new conversation.