How to View Blocked Facebook Friends (2026 Quick Guide)

Quick Answer: Go to Settings & Privacy → Settings → Blocking (under "Audience and Visibility") → click "See your blocked list". All blocked friends and users appear here.

Desktop: How to View Blocked Friends

Step 1: Go to facebook.com

Step 2: Click your profile picture

Located in top-right corner

Step 3: Click "Settings & Privacy"

Appears in dropdown menu

Step 4: Click "Settings"

Note: If you need to change your name, see how to change name on Facebook
To update your email address, see how to change email on Facebook

Step 5: Click "Blocking" in left sidebar

Under "Audience and Visibility" section
Or scroll down to find it

Step 6: Click "See your blocked list"

Under "Block users" section

Done. You'll see all people you've blocked.

Quick link: You can also go directly to: facebook.com/settings?tab=blocking

Mobile: How to View Blocked Friends

On iPhone/iOS:

Step 1: Open Facebook app

Step 2: Tap menu icon (☰)

Located in bottom-right corner
Three horizontal lines

Step 3: Scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy"

Step 4: Tap "Settings"

Step 5: Scroll to "Audience and Visibility"

Step 6: Tap "Blocking"

Done. Your blocked list appears here.

On Android:

Step 1: Open Facebook app

Step 2: Tap menu icon (☰)

Top-right corner (three horizontal lines)

Step 3: Tap "Settings & Privacy"

Step 4: Tap "Settings"

Step 5: Find "Audience and Visibility"

Step 6: Tap "Blocking"

Done. All blocked users display.

What You'll See in Your Blocked List

Your blocked list shows:

Full names of blocked people
Profile pictures (small thumbnails)
"Unblock" button next to each name
"Add to blocked list" option at top

Note: The list is private-only you can see it. No one else knows who you've blocked.

How to Unblock Someone

Step 1: Find the person in your blocked list

Follow steps above to access blocked list

Step 2: Click/tap "Unblock" next to their name

Step 3: Confirm by clicking "Unblock" again

Facebook asks you to confirm

Done. They're unblocked immediately.

Important restrictions after unblocking:

You cannot re-block them for 48 hours
You're automatically unfriended (not re-friended)
You must send a new friend request to reconnect
They can now message you and see your public posts

What Happens When You Block Someone?

They CANNOT: ❌ See your profile, posts, or timeline ❌ Send you friend requests ❌ Send you messages on Messenger ❌ Tag you in posts, photos, or comments ❌ Find you in Facebook search ❌ See you in mutual friends' lists ❌ Invite you to events or groups

You CANNOT: ❌ See their profile or posts ❌ Message them ❌ Tag them ❌ Find them in search

What REMAINS: ✓ Old message threads (visible but can't reply) ✓ Past comments on mutual friends' posts (visible) ✓ You're both automatically unfriended

Privacy note: Facebook does NOT notify them you blocked them. For additional privacy protection, learn how to lock your Facebook account.

Other Blocking Options on Facebook

Besides blocking users, Facebook offers other blocking features:

1. Block Messages (Messenger)

Block someone only on Messenger
They can still see your profile
Found in: Blocking settings → "Block messages"

2. Block App Invites

Stop receiving game/app invites from specific people
Found in: Blocking settings → "Block app invites"

3. Block Event Invites

Block event invitations from certain people
Found in: Blocking settings → "Block event invites"

4. Block Pages

Block specific Facebook Pages
Found in: Blocking settings → "Block Pages"
For managing Page access, see how to add admin to Facebook Page

5. Restricted List

Different from blocking
They remain friends but can't see your posts
Found in: Privacy settings → "Restricted list"

Blocked vs. Unfriended vs. Restricted

Understanding the differences:

Blocked:

Most restrictive
Can't see each other at all
Automatically unfriended
No interaction possible

Unfriended:

Medium restriction
They can still see your public posts
They can send friend requests
You can still message (if settings allow)

Restricted:

Least restrictive
Still friends on Facebook
They only see your public posts
You remain connected

Common Issues and Solutions

Problem: "Can't find Blocking in settings"

Solutions:

Update Facebook app to latest version
Look under "Audience and Visibility" section
Try desktop instead of mobile
Use direct link: facebook.com/settings?tab=blocking

Problem: "Blocked list is empty but I know I blocked someone"

Possible reasons:

You restricted them instead of blocking
You blocked them on Messenger only (different list)
They deactivated/deleted their account
You unfriended instead of blocked

Check:

Restricted list (in Privacy settings)
Block messages list (in Blocking settings)

Problem: "Can't unblock someone"

Solutions:

Wait 48 hours if you recently unblocked them
Clear app cache/cookies
Update Facebook app
Try from desktop instead

Problem: "Person still appears after unblocking"

Explanation:

Unblocking is instant
BUT you're still unfriended
They must accept a new friend request
They can now see your public posts only

Tips for Managing Your Blocked List

Regular review: ✓ Check blocked list every 3-6 months ✓ Unblock people if circumstances changed ✓ Remove accidental blocks

Before blocking:

Consider unfriending or restricting first
Remember: can't re-block for 48 hours after unblocking
Blocking is very visible to the blocked person

Privacy tip:

Blocking is private (they won't get notified)
BUT they'll notice they can't find you
They'll see message delivery fails

Alternatives to blocking:

Unfollow - Stop seeing their posts, stay friends
Restrict - Limit what they see, stay friends
Unfriend - Remove friendship, they can still see public posts
Manage post visibility - Learn where to find scheduled posts on Facebook to control when content appears
Download content - For saving videos, see how to download Facebook video
Find drafts - For locating saved draft posts, see how to find drafts on Facebook

Common Questions

How do I know if someone blocked me on Facebook? You can't find their profile in search, can't message them, and mutual friends may not show them. However, they might have deactivated their account instead.

Can I see who blocked me on Facebook? No. Facebook doesn't provide a feature to see who blocked you. It's intentionally private.

Will someone know if I view their profile after unblocking them? No. Facebook doesn't notify users about profile views, whether blocked or not.

Can I block someone without unfriending them first? Yes, but blocking automatically unfriends them. There's no way to block and stay friends.

How many people can I block on Facebook? There's no official limit, but blocking thousands of people may affect account performance.

Can blocked people still see old messages? Yes. Message history remains visible to both people, but no new messages can be sent.

Will blocking someone delete our message history? No. Messages remain in both people's Messenger, but you can't send new ones.

If I block someone, will their comments on mutual friends' posts disappear? No. Past comments remain visible on mutual friends' posts. Future comments won't be visible to each other. For commenting options, see how to comment anonymously on Facebook.

Can I block someone temporarily? Not officially, but you can unblock after any period. Remember: 48-hour restriction before re-blocking.

What happens to photos they tagged me in? Tags are removed when you block someone. Photos remain but without your tag.

The Bottom Line

Viewing your blocked friends on Facebook is simple:

Desktop: Settings & Privacy → Settings → Blocking → "See your blocked list" Mobile: Menu (☰) → Settings & Privacy → Settings → Blocking

Key reminders:

Your blocked list is private (only you can see it)
Unblocking is instant but you can't re-block for 48 hours
Blocking automatically unfriends both of you
Blocked people are NOT notified when you block them

Review your blocked list periodically to ensure you haven't accidentally blocked someone or to give people a second chance. Blocking is a powerful privacy tool-use it wisely. For monetizing your presence, see how to make money with Facebook. For tracking engagement on your posts, see how to see who shared my post on Facebook.

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