How to Know If Someone Blocked You on iMessage

Introduction

iMessage is a widely-used communication platform that allows iPhone users to send unlimited messages via the internet. There might be instances, however, where some users may have blocked you on iMessage. It’s fair to say that most people don’t know that they have been blocked. The aim of this article is to help iPhone users identify if they have been blocked on iMessage. We will take you through the behavioral changes that could indicate a block, how to use screen captures to determine if you’ve been blocked, and also what to do next if you have been blocked on iMessage.

Behavior Changes that may indicate being Blocked on iMessage

The following changes in iMessage behavior may indicate that someone has blocked you:

Profile picture disappearance: A blocked person’s profile image vanishes or turns into a neutral icon.
Message non-delivery: Messages you send are not delivered to the person who has blocked you, even though they appear to send successfully on your side.
Sudden message cessation: You have received messages from them all along, and then they stop without any indication.
Delivered/read receipts: You can usually see if your messages have been delivered, or even read, on iMessage. If the “delivered” and “read” indications disappear, it might suggest that you have been blocked.

Using screen captures to determine if you’ve been blocked on iMessage

Screen captures may help determine if you have been blocked on iMessage. The following are signs that suggest you have been blocked:

If someone is blocking you, you can no longer call them using FaceTime. When you call a blocked person, the message “FaceTime: Failed” appears.
If someone blocks you on their phone, they will not receive any persistent notification of your messages. For those using iMessage, the message may appear briefly before vanishing behind the ellipsis. However, for the person who has blocked you, there will be no messages displayed.
When someone blocks you, you will not see the “typing” indicator for that person, and will not get the “hello” message every time they open iMessage. If you do not see either of these messages, it is feasible that you are blocked.

Other messaging apps to check if someone has blocked you

If you are still unsure if someone has blocked you on iMessage, try these alternative apps below:

WhatsApp: WhatsApp is a powerful communication tool, and if the person has not blocked you on WhatsApp, you might be able to communicate with them there.
Facebook Messenger: If you are friends with the person on Facebook, you can check to see whether you have been blocked on Messenger.
Instagram DMs: If you are following the person on Instagram, you can also check to see whether you have been blocked on Instagram Direct Messaging.

Additional signs that indicate being Blocked on iMessage

Below are a few additional indications that might signal that someone has blocked you:

Calls going straight to voicemail: If you have been put directly to voicemail whenever you try to call the person or can’t establish a call with them, it could suggest that the person has blocked you.
Unable to add the person to group chats: If you cannot add the person who might have blocked you on iMessage to group chats, it may indicate that they have indeed blocked you.
No more “likes” on messages: Depending on your contact with the blocked person, if they suddenly stop “liking” your messages or posts on social media, it may indicate that they have blocked you.

Solutions to being Blocked on iMessage

If you have concluded that someone has indeed blocked you on iMessage, here are a few potential solutions:

Contact the person to try to solve the problem: If the problem is not too severe and is resolvable, try to contact the person so that you can have a conversation in person.
Try to use other methods of communication: If you need to contact the person, try contacting them via an alternative method of communication.
Unblock the person on your own: If you have been blocked but think that it was an error, ask the person you suspect has blocked you to unblock you, and check that you are now able to communicate with them.

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you’re no longer hearing from someone on iMessage, or their behavior on the app seems strange, this article should help you determine whether the person has blocked you. If someone has indeed blocked you on iMessage, there are multiple ways to handle the situation. Hopefully, this guide has helped you gain a better understanding of the situation and has provided you with a few potential solutions to the issue.