On Facebook, you may occasionally experience a deluge of unsolicited messages and spam posts from obnoxious family members, friends, weird strangers, and a variety of pages you’ve liked or followed. Therefore, you have come to the proper site if you’re trying to block someone on Facebook so that you may regain your peace of mind. This post will walk you through the simple process of blocking someone on Facebook.
Block or Unblock Someone on Facebook (2022)
We’ll demonstrate both desktop and mobile programmes for blocking and unblocking Facebook users. If you wish to stop that business’s updates from flooding your timeline, we will also go over how to block or unblock Facebook business pages. So let’s begin without further ado.
What Happens When You Block Someone on Facebook?
You can block an account on Facebook if someone is harassing you there and stop communicating with them going forward. But some of you might be curious as to what precisely Facebook barring someone means. The social media behemoth claims that barring someone on the site will prevent any further communication with that user.
When you block a Page, it is unable to interact with your posts, like your comments, or respond to them. You won’t be able to message the page or publish anything on it. You will unfollow and unlike the page if you enjoy it. According to Facebook, blocking someone also unfriends them if you are friends. When you block someone, they can no longer:
- See things that you post on your profile.
- Tag you in posts, comments, or photos.
- Invite you to events or groups.
- Start a conversation with you.
- Add you as a friend.
In addition to the Unfollow, Unlike, and Unfriend options you have on Facebook, blocking is now an option. A break from someone on Facebook also gives you the choice to view fewer of their posts in your news feed, according to the social network giant. After that, here’s how you block users on Facebook’s website and mobile apps:
Block Someone Using the Facebook Website
As we’ve already established, blocking or unblocking someone on Facebook is simple, whether you’re using the website or the Android or iOS mobile apps. On the desktop website, follow these steps:
Method 1: Block Users from Settings
- Log in to the Facebook website (visit link) and click on your profile picture at the top-right corner. Then, select Settings & privacy in the pop-up menu.
- Now, click on Settings .
- Next, click on Blocking on the left sidebar. And in the Manage blocking section on the right pane, click the Edit button next to Block users to access the option to block a user.
- You will now see a pop-up detailing what happens when you block someone. Click the Add to Blocked List button to proceed with blocking a Facebook user.
- Enter the name of the person you don t want to stay in touch with and hit the Block button next to their name to block them.
- Facebook will now ask you to confirm your action. Click the Confirm button in the pop-up to block the Facebook user.
Method 2: Block from Facebook Profile
If the approach above doesn’t work to block someone, use the procedure listed below to do so on Facebook:
- First, go to the business page/ account you want to block and click on the three-dot menu button under their profile picture. In the pop-up menu that appears, select Block to permanently block that person for good.
- You will then be asked to confirm your choice. Do so by hitting the blue Confirm button, and you will have banished that person from your timeline for good.
Using this technique, you can disable all Facebook personal accounts and company pages.
Unblock Someone on Facebook Website
The actions listed below can help you unblock someone you’ve previously blocked on Facebook on the website:
- Go to Settings & privacy -> Settings -> Blocking as described in the first segment above. Under the Manage blocking section, click on the Edit button.
- Under the Add to Blocked List button, you will see a new See your blocked list option to view everyone you have blocked so far. Click on it to check the entire list.
- You will now see a full list of all your blocked friends, family members, or pages. Click on the Unblock option next to the relevant name to unblock them.
- When the confirmation prompt appears, click Confirm to unblock the person.
The end! You are now aware of how to block or unblock Facebook users and pages. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to re-block that specific account for at least 48 hours.
Block Someone Using Facebook Mobile App (Android and iOS)
Additionally, Facebook mobile apps for iOS or Android let you block users. The procedure is the same on all platforms, however we’ll demonstrate it using the Android app. Only a small deviation exists, and we discussed it in our instructional. So take the following actions:
Method 1: Block User From Facebook Profile
- Open the Facebook mobile app and navigate to the profile of the person you want to block. Then, tap on the three-dot menu icon under their profile picture.
- On the next page, tap on Block and then confirm your action by tapping on Block once again on the pop-up menu. And that s it. You have successfully blocked someone on Facebook.
Method 2: Block Users From Settings
- Open the Facebook app on your iPhone or Android phone and tap on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines). On Android, this menu will be at the top-right corner (see left screenshot), while on iOS, this will be at the bottom-right (see right screenshot).
- On the next page, scroll down to the bottom and select Settings & Privacy -> Settings in both cases.
- Now scroll down and select Blocking on the Settings page. Then tap on Add to Blocked List if you are using the Facebook Android app. On iOS, you won t need this additional step, so just skip to the next step.
- Now type in the name of the person you are trying to block and go through the list of names that Facebook will suggest based on your entry. Identify your target name and hit the Block button next to it. Finally, confirm your selection by hitting Block on the next pop-up.
The end! You’ve now been effective in preventing the person from participating in your online social life. Since you blocked someone, they can no longer view any of your posts or tag you in their own.
Unblock Someone Using Facebook Mobile App (Android and iOS)
On both the mobile and desktop versions of Facebook, unblocking someone is just as simple. Voici how to do it:
- Retrace your steps in the mobile app and go to Settings & privacy -> Settings -> Blocking as described in the previous section. Now, tap on Unblock next to the name of the person or page you want to unblock. Finally, confirm your selection on the next pop-up box. And that s it! You have successfully unblocked someone on Facebook using the mobile app.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do people see when you block them on Facebook?
They won’t be able to discover you in search results on Facebook if you block someone. Additionally, they are unable to message you and cannot see any of your posts.
Is it possible to block someone on Facebook secretly?
Yes, when you block someone on Facebook, no one is notified. When they eventually attempt to access your profile, they will discover that you have blocked them.
Does Facebook unfriend someone you block there?
Yes, Facebook unfriends you if you block someone whose profile you are friends with. If you want to connect with that individual in the future, you will need to send another friend request.
Block People to Stop Spam and Unsolicited Posts on Your Facebook Timeline
You have a few additional alternatives in addition to the blocking tool for avoiding encounters with undesirable persons on Facebook. If you want to keep some people from knowing when you’re online on Facebook, you may either take a break from them or hide your active status from them. So go ahead and use your preferred strategy to avoid contact with grating Facebook users, and let us know which decision you made and why.