20 Ways to Tell If You’re Blocked on Snapchat (2025 Guide)

If someone suddenly disappears from your Snapchat no messages, no snaps, no stories you’ve probably wondered: “Did they block me?” Snapchat doesn’t exactly send you a “You’ve been blocked” notification, but there are a bunch of ways to figure it out on your own.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through practical methods to find out if someone blocked you on Snapchat, explain how blocking is different from deleting, and what you can (and can’t) do about it.

1. Understand What Happens When Someone Blocks You on Snapchat

Before you start snooping for clues, it helps to understand what being blocked on Snapchat actually means.

When someone blocks you:

• You can’t see their username anywhere on the platform.
• You can’t send them Snaps or Chats.
• Their name disappears from your chat list.
• You won’t see their Stories or Snap Score anymore.
• They completely vanish from your friend list.

Basically, it’s like you never added them in the first place. That’s what makes it tricky Snapchat hides the fact that you were blocked to avoid awkward confrontations.

2. Check Your Recent Chats

The easiest way to start?
Go to your Chat screen and look for their name.

• Open Snapchat.
• Swipe right to access Chats.
• Scroll through your conversation list.

If you had chatted recently but their name is gone, it could mean one of two things:

1. They deleted their Snapchat account.
2. They blocked you.

If their name is gone but older saved messages are still there, it’s more likely a block. Deleting an account usually wipes everything.

3. Try Searching Their Username

This is one of the most telling signs.

Here’s how:

• Tap the search bar on Snapchat.
• Type their exact username (not display name).

Now, there are two possibilities:

• Their profile appears: You’re safe you’re not blocked.
• No results at all: You’ve probably been blocked.

If you can’t find them, but your friend can see their account, that’s your confirmation.

4. Check Your Friends List

Snapchat keeps a clean list of your friends and if someone blocks you, they disappear from it.

To check:

• Tap your Bitmoji (top-left corner).
• Tap My Friends.
• Scroll or search their name.

If their name doesn’t show up, and you were sure you were friends before you’re either:

• Blocked, or
• They’ve removed you (which is slightly different).

We’ll cover the difference next.

5. Blocked vs. Removed: Know the Difference

Many users confuse being blocked with being removed (unfriended).
Here’s how to tell them apart:

So if you can still find them through search but can’t message them (you see a gray “Pending” arrow), you’re probably just removed, not blocked.

6. Check Snap Score A Secret Clue

If you were friends before, you must have seen their Snap Score (the number under their name).

Now try checking again:

• Open your Chat list.
• Tap their name.

If the Snap Score disappears, that’s a strong signal you’re blocked or removed. Snapchat hides the score whenever someone isn’t your friend and blocked users can’t access it at all.

7. Look for Their Stories or Spotlight Posts

Another quick test:
Open your Stories and Spotlight tabs. Do you see their name anywhere?

If you usually watched their Stories daily and suddenly they vanish:

• They might have blocked you.
• Or they switched their Stories to Private.

If mutual friends can still see their Stories but you can’t that confirms the block.

8. Try Sending a Snap or Message

The most straightforward test.

Send them a message or a snap:

• Go to your Chats.
• Type a quick message.

If you get a gray “Pending” arrow or it says “Failed to send – Tap to retry”, chances are:

• You’re blocked, or
• They deleted you as a friend.

To cross-check, try sending Snaps to other friends. If those go through normally, it’s definitely something with that one user.

9. Ask a Friend to Search Their Account

This one’s foolproof if you’re not sure.

Ask a mutual friend:

“Hey, can you search for [username] on Snapchat? I can’t find them.”

If your friend can see their profile and you can’t congratulations (or not), you’ve been blocked. It’s the most reliable confirmation method when you can’t find them yourself.

10. Try Searching From a New or Different Account

If you don’t want to involve friends, create a new Snapchat account (or borrow a trusted one).

Search for the username:

• If you find them there but not on your original account → you’re blocked.
• If you can’t find them from either → they deleted their account or changed their username.

This step clears all doubt.

11. Check for Saved Chats and Old Snaps

Even after being blocked, some traces may remain like old saved messages.

Go back to your chat history.
If your older saved messages are still there but the person’s name is now “Snapchatter” instead of their username that’s a classic blocked sign.

Also:

• You can’t tap their Bitmoji anymore.
• No Snap Score visible.
• You can’t send new messages.

That’s Snapchat’s subtle way of telling you it’s over.

12. Search via Browser (Desktop Version)

You can even test it outside the app.

Go to: https://www.snapchat.com/add/username

Replace username with their actual Snapchat handle.

If the profile shows up publicly, you’re not blocked. If the page says “Sorry! We couldn’t find this page”, you might be blocked or they deleted their account. It’s a small trick, but it works when Snapchat search gets buggy.

13. Check for Mutual Group Chats

If you share any group chats with that person:

• Go to that group.
• See if their Bitmoji or name appears.

If you’re blocked, their messages and name might disappear from your end, though other members can still see them. You can even ask the group:

“Can anyone still see [username] here?”

If everyone says yes except you, that’s your answer.

14. Try Tagging Them in a Snap

When you post a Story, try tagging them (@username). If their username doesn’t auto-suggest, it’s a pretty good sign you’ve been blocked.

Snapchat removes blocked profiles from your suggestions and contacts list instantly.

15. Use the “Quick Add” Section

Sometimes, when someone removes or unblocks you, they might appear under Quick Add.

Go to: Add Friends → Quick Add section.

If they appear there, they’ve just removed you (not blocked). But if they’re completely missing and you were close contacts it’s likely a full block.

16. Check on Other Platforms

This might sound obvious, but it helps.

If you’re friends on Instagram, WhatsApp, or Facebook, check if:

• You can still see their stories/posts.
• They’ve stopped responding everywhere.

Sometimes people block across multiple apps at once a full social detox or a breakup move. So if they’re MIA everywhere, it’s probably intentional.

17. Rule Out a Deleted Account

Before jumping to conclusions, make sure they didn’t just delete Snapchat.

Signs of a deleted account:

• Their username can’t be found by anyone, not even your friends.
• Older chat says “Snapchatter” instead of their name.
• They disappear from group chats for everyone.

If that’s the case, it’s not personal they just left Snapchat.

18. Can You Be Unblocked Later?

Yes. Blocking isn’t always permanent. People sometimes block others:

• To take a break,
• After a fight, or
• Accidentally (it happens more than you’d think).

If you get unblocked later:

• You won’t automatically be friends again.
• You’ll need to send a friend request again.
• Old messages usually don’t reappear.

So if you think you’ve been unblocked, try re-adding them from search or Quick Add.

19. What Happens If You Block Someone First

Let’s flip the scenario. If you block someone:

• They can’t message or view you.
• You won’t see them anywhere in the app.
• It’s reversible you can unblock anytime.

To block or unblock someone:

1. Tap your Bitmoji → Settings → Blocked.
2. Manage or remove names from the list.

This might come in handy if you’re dealing with spam or stalker accounts.

20. Bonus: Check Through Snap Map (if it’s on)

Snap Map shows your friends’ real-time location but only if they’ve enabled it.

If you suddenly can’t see their Bitmoji on the Snap Map while everyone else’s shows up:

• They might’ve turned off location sharing.
• Or they’ve blocked you altogether.

If your other friends can still see them, that’s your confirmation.

What You Can Do If You’re Blocked?

First off, don’t panic. Being blocked can sting, but it’s not the end of the world.

Here’s what you can do:

• Respect their space. Don’t try creating fake accounts to message them again.
• Reach out elsewhere (if appropriate) to clear up misunderstandings.
• Move on sometimes people block for reasons unrelated to you.

Remember: Snapchat is about mutual connection. If someone doesn’t want that, forcing it never helps.

Common Misunderstandings About Blocking

Let’s clear up a few myths:

❌ “They blocked me, so they can’t see my profile.”
➡️ True, they can’t see your Stories or send you Snaps.

❌ “If I block them back, we’ll be even.”
➡️ No. It just removes mutual access completely.

❌ “I can tell instantly when I’m blocked.”
➡️ Not exactly. Snapchat hides these details, so you have to check the signs.

How to Protect Your Privacy on Snapchat?

Since blocking is a two-way street, here’s how to control who sees you:

• Go to Settings → Privacy Controls.
• Choose who can:
  • Contact you,
  • View your Story,
  • See you on the Snap Map.

If you often get unwanted DMs or spam, consider limiting visibility to “Friends Only.” And while you’re at it, learn keyboard shortcuts and app tips to use Snapchat faster just like you do with other apps (check out my guides on Facebook Shortcuts and Twitter Shortcuts for reference).

Can You Tell if Someone Unblocks You?

Snapchat doesn’t send alerts for that either. But you can tell when:

• Their username reappears in search results.
• You can add them again.
• Your old chat history becomes visible (rarely).

So if you suddenly see them back in your friend suggestions yep, they unblocked you.

Quick Do’s and Don’ts After Finding Out

Do:

• Accept it gracefully.
• Keep your self-respect.
• Focus on your other connections.

Don’t:

• Spam them on other apps.
• Create fake accounts to check their profile.
• Screenshot or post about it that just worsens things.

Remember, everyone needs privacy sometimes.

Final Thoughts

Finding out if you’re blocked on Snapchat can feel confusing but now you know all the signs to look for.
From missing Snap Scores to vanished chats and stories, these clues help you confirm what’s really going on.

At the end of the day, being blocked isn’t personal. Sometimes people need space, and that’s okay. Focus on staying connected with the ones who do want to keep the streak going.

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