To see if someone has blocked you on Instagram, you can use several methods since Instagram does not notify users when they are blocked:
1. Search for the Username
- Try searching for the person's username in the Instagram search bar. If their profile does not appear but you are sure the account exists, they may have blocked you or changed their username. If you can find the profile, you are likely not blocked
2. Check Direct Messages (DMs)
- Look for any previous conversations with the person in your DMs. If you tap their username and it shows "Instagram user" without a profile picture, or you cannot see their profile or posts, you might be blocked
3. Use a Mutual Friend’s Account or Another Account
- Ask a friend or use a secondary Instagram account to search for the person. If the profile is visible from another account but not from yours, it is a strong indication you have been blocked
4. Visit Their Profile on the Web
- Go to www.instagram.com/username in a web browser. If you see a message like “Sorry, this page isn’t available,” it could mean the account is deleted or you are blocked. To confirm, log out or use a different browser and check again. If the profile is visible when logged out but not when logged in, you have been blocked
5. Look for Comments or Tags
- Check for any past comments or tags from that person on your posts. If you can see their comments but cannot access their profile or posts, you may have been blocked
6. Try Mentioning or Tagging Them
- Attempt to mention or tag the person in a post or comment. If Instagram prevents you from doing so, it likely means you have been blocked
7. Follow Them Again
- If you can find their profile but see “No posts yet” and the follow button switches back to “Follow” after you click it, this also indicates a block
These methods combined can help you determine if someone has blocked you on Instagram
