If Someone Blocked Me on Messenger Can They See My Story on Facebook

Last updated on October 12th, 2024 at 05:39 pm

It is always somewhat funny and weird when you realize someone has blocked you on social media. Even weirder is when it’s coming from a so-called friend. You try sending them a message on Messenger, but it just doesn’t seem to go through.

You are thinking, “Did they block me?” Then another thought entered your head, “If they blocked me on Messenger, can they still see my stories on Facebook?”

These are those kinds of questions that remind you over and over how little you know about Facebook and the way it works. But it is for that reason exactly that we have put together this in-depth article. You will get to understand how blocking works and what exactly it means for your stories.

 

What is Facebook Messenger?

It is pretty much like WhatsApp, in that Messenger is a messaging app: that’s where you go to chat with your friends, send funny memes to them, share some photos and videos, and even call them. You can consider it an online hangout place, such as where conversations happen, laughs are shared, and plans are made.

With Messenger, the account is integrated with your Facebook account, so the people you usually talk to are your Facebook friends.

But it’s not just about texting: Messenger lets you send voice notes, GIFs, stickers, and even your location if you’re meeting up with someone. And with Messenger, you can make group chats with all of your friends or family members so everyone can be on the same page.

In a nutshell, Facebook Messenger is an extremely handy method of communication for keeping in touch with the people around you.

 

How does Facebook Messenger work?

Facebook Messenger works in a pretty straightforward way. If you are friends with someone on Facebook, then you can send them messages through Messenger.

The app is available on smartphones and tablets, even desktops it’s never too difficult to chat no matter where you are.

In Messenger, you will find a list of recent conversations you have had. Just tap on a friend’s name, type out your message, and hit send! If they are online, they might respond right away. If not, they’ll get your message the next time they check Messenger.

You are also able to see when someone has read your message. A filled-in blue circle with a checkmark simply means that your message has been delivered. On the contrary, upon them reading your message, a small version of someone’s profile picture will appear below the message.

You can also use Messenger for Voice and Video Calls. Just tap the little phone or camera icon at the top of your chat, and voila!

 

How to Block Someone on Facebook Messenger

Now, regarding blocking: There come those moments when you no longer wish to chat with a certain person on Messenger. Maybe the other person is just a bit too chatty, or perhaps you need some space.

Whatever your reason may be, blocking someone on Messenger is quite easy, which will surely prevent them from messaging you, let alone calling. Here’s how you do it:

Open Messenger: Find the conversation with the person you wish to block. Tap the contact’s name to take you to that contact’s profile page in Messenger.

Tap Block: Usually at the bottom of your screen, when you tap on it, you will be asked if you want to “Block Messages and Calls” or “Block on Facebook.”

“Block Messages and Calls”: This ensures that they no longer can message you or call you in Messenger.

And there you have it. The blocked contact will not be informed of the block, but maybe after some time, they will realize their messages and calls are not going through. From then on, they will not be able to contact you on Messenger.

 

How to Know If Someone Blocked You on Facebook Messenger

Now what do you do if you think someone has blocked you? How would you know that? As if Facebook doesn’t blast out a big flashing sign that says, “You have been blocked!”, here are a couple of subtle signs you could look at:

• Messages Won’t Send: If you try to send messages and find it just sits there with a single gray checkmark, that might mean they have blocked you.
• Can’t See Their Profile Picture: Well, if their profile picture had vanished all of a sudden and in its place appeared the default gray silhouette, that is another clue.
• Calls Won’t Go Through: If you try to call them on Messenger and it doesn’t even start ringing, there is a good chance they’ve blocked you.
• Search Results: Sometimes, if you search for their name in Messenger and they do not appear, that is also a signal that they might have blocked you or even deleted their account.

Know that these signs also can point out that they have deactivated their account on Facebook or simply are no longer using Messenger. But if you see many of these signs, then it stands to reason that you have been blocked.

 

If Someone Blocked Me on Messenger, Can They See My Story on Facebook?

Okay, time for the big one: If someone has blocked you on Messenger, will they be able to see your story on Facebook? Short answer… YES! When you block someone on Messenger, you only stop their ability to contact you via Messenger.

It does not affect their interaction with your profile on Facebook or what you put out there for them to see on Facebook.

Whichever story you post on Facebook, depending on your privacy settings, it will show to your friends. This means that if your stories are set to “Friends” or “Public,” then the person who blocked you on Messenger will still see them unless they have been specifically blocked on Facebook itself. That should give a sense of control as to who can view your stories.

But now, here’s another interesting part–if the person has blocked you on Facebook entirely, not on Messenger alone-then all your stories, posts, and even anything on your profile will not catch their view.

Blocking on Facebook is altogether much deeper and cuts off all interactions between you two on the platform. That’s a very important difference to know to truly understand what the block really entails.

In other words, if they only blocked you on Messenger, let this sink in: they can still see your stories on Facebook. And vice versa, if they don’t want you to see their stories, they will have to change the privacy of their story settings or block you from the entire Facebook platform.

 

Conclusion

Getting blocked on Messenger can be a little puzzling, especially since one starts thinking about what it means for the rest of your interactions on Facebook.

Luckily, getting blocked on Messenger doesn’t mean someone has blocked you on Facebook. They might still see your stories, comment on your posts, and even like your photos, provided they don’t block you completely on Facebook.