Blocking questions, answered
Short, honest answers to the questions people ask most — what each sign means, and what else could explain it.
What Does One Tick Mean on WhatsApp? (And Does It Mean You're Blocked?)
One gray tick on WhatsApp means your message was sent but not delivered. Learn every common reason, how long it can last, and why it doesn't prove a block.
Instagram Profile Unavailable: Blocked, Deactivated or Something Else?
Seeing 'Sorry, this page isn't available' or 'User not found' on Instagram? Here's what each message usually means and how blocking differs from deactivation.
Facebook Blocked vs Deactivated: How to Tell the Difference
A Facebook profile that vanished could be a block, a deactivation, a deletion or new privacy settings. Learn the clues for each and what you can't know.
Messenger Message Sent but Not Delivered: What It Means
Why does a Messenger message stay on 'sent' and never show 'delivered'? Learn the delivery icons, the common causes and how blocking fits in.
TikTok Profile Not Found: Blocked, Banned or Renamed?
Can't find someone on TikTok or see 'Couldn't find this account'? Learn the common reasons — from username changes to bans — and what a block looks like.
Telegram 'Last Seen a Long Time Ago' Meaning: Blocked or Hidden?
What does 'last seen a long time ago', 'recently' or 'within a week' mean on Telegram? Learn how privacy settings and blocks affect what you see.
Snapchat Blocked vs Removed: How to Tell the Difference
Pending snaps, a missing profile or a vanished chat? Learn the difference between being removed as a friend and being blocked on Snapchat.
How to Tell If Someone Blocked You on X (Twitter)
X shows a notice on a profile when you're blocked. Learn what it says, how it differs from suspended or deactivated accounts, and what X data can't show.
Discord 'Your Message Could Not Be Delivered': Blocked or Settings?
Discord's 'Your message could not be delivered' error has several causes. Learn what it means, how blocking fits in and which settings trigger it.
LinkedIn 'This Profile Is Not Available': What It Means
Why does LinkedIn say a profile is not available? Learn how blocking, closed accounts, changed URLs and visibility settings affect what you see.