Do you have a Snapchat friend who is bothering you by sending too many messages? Do they clog your inbox with Snaps and messages for days? If you’re considering blocking them but aren’t sure how, read on.
In this article, we will explain how to block and unblock someone on Snapchat. We’ll also tell you more about what happens after you tap the “Block” button and how to find out if someone has blocked you.
How to Block Someone on Snapchat
Sometimes we need to block your friends on Snapchat as this is the only way to restrict their access to your stories. When blocked, they cannot contact you and cannot see your profile. If you’ve decided to block some of your friends on Snapchat, there are two ways to do it:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- Swipe right to open your chats.
- Click and hold on your contact’s name.
- Click “More” and “Block”.
Or you can try this:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- Swipe right and open a chat with a friend you want to block.
- Click on their profile photo and then click on the three-dot icon.
- Tap “Block”.
What Happens When You Block or Unblock Someone on Snapchat?
Blocking one of your friends means they can’t:
- start a chat with you
- Take a photo or video
- See what you’re sharing in your stories
- Find your account using the search box
How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat
When you decide to unblock someone on Snapchat, you can do so in a few simple steps:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- Click your profile icon or Bitmoji at the top of the screen.
- Open “Settings” by clicking the wheel icon.
- Go to the “Blocked” list and tap the “X” next to your contact’s name to unblock them.
What’s the Difference Between Unblock and Block on Snapchat?
When you block someone on Snapchat, all your communication stops. Once you unblock them, you’ll need to re-add them, and when they accept, you’ll be ready to send Snaps and messages just like you did before.
Why won’t Snapchat let me unblock someone?
Blocking and unblocking works fine on Snapchat, but they soon imposed restrictions on blocking and unblocking friends. In fact, once you block someone, you may not be able to add them again until the 24-hour period is up.
Additional FAQ
Do Blocked Contacts Know You’ve Unblocked them?
Snapchat doesn’t send notifications to users when someone blocks them. However, there are ways for them to figure this out and control what’s going on.
The easiest way to tell if someone has been blocked is to check their chat list. If a contact is still on the list, it means you have not been blocked. However, if you can no longer see your chat with a friend, you’ve been blocked.
Another way to check if you are still connected to some of your Snapchat friends is to use the Search box at the top of your screen and check if you can find your friend by their display name or username. If you can’t, you’re blocked. If your friend’s name comes up in the search but there is an add button, it means they deleted you and you are not blocked.
What To Do After Unblocking Someone
When you unblock a Snapchat member, you will find it possible to send them messages and Snaps to reconnect. If your friend isn’t a popular user with a large number of followers, they should re-add you as well.
Does Blocking Someone Undo the Instant Send?
No, the Snap remains on your contact’s phone and cannot be undone. When you send a Snap, it is automatically saved and even if you block someone, that Snap will remain in your phone’s memory until that person deletes it.
To Block or Not to Block
There are many reasons to block someone on any social media platform, and Snapchat is no exception. Whether they’re sending you a lot of selfies or your ex is desperately looking to reconnect, you’ll have no choice but to block them.
Now that we’ve shown you how to block and unblock Snapchat contacts, it’s up to you to decide whether to do that or not. How often do you block people on Snapchat? Do you usually unblock them or do they stay blocked?
Let us know in the comments section below.
