To know if someone blocked you on Instagram, there are several signs and methods to confirm it:
- You can't find their profile in Instagram search. If the username disappears when searched, they may have blocked you or deactivated their account.
- If you try to visit their profile via a direct link (instagram.com/username) and see an error like "Sorry, this page isn’t available," it indicates either blocking or deletion.
- When you open a direct message (DM) conversation with them, if their username shows as "Instagram User" with no profile picture and you can’t see posts by them, it suggests you are blocked.
- You cannot tag or mention them in your posts, which Instagram prevents if you are blocked.
- If their profile appears but you see “No Posts Yet” despite knowing they had posts before, and you cannot follow them again or your follow request immediately disappears, blocking is likely.
- Checking from another account or a friend’s account: If the profile is visible there but not from your main account, you have been blocked.
- Past conversations and comments may remain but their profile won't load if you are blocked.
These methods can clear up confusion between being blocked or the account being deleted or deactivated.
