If you’ve searched for someone on TikTok and couldn’t locate their account, it could indicate that they have blocked you on the platform.
With TikTok’s skyrocketing popularity, an influx of new users is signing up daily, either to explore and engage with videos on their For You Page or to create their own content.
Like any other social media platform, there will come times when you feel compelled to block another account, whether it’s due to wanting to limit their content in your feed or for other reasons.
Blocking and unblocking users on TikTok is an easy task, but you may sometimes wonder if you’ve been blocked by someone else. Here’s how you can determine if another account has blocked you.
Users have various options for blocking or reporting other accounts.
How to determine if someone blocked you on TikTok
There are a few indicators you can review on TikTok to ascertain whether someone has blocked you:
- Following list — If you follow the account you believe may have blocked you, check your ‘Following’ list on your profile page. If their account is missing and you haven’t intentionally unfollowed them, this may signify you’ve been blocked. Keep in mind that users can also choose to ‘Remove this follower’ from their list.
- Search for their account — If someone has blocked you on TikTok, you will no longer have access to their profile. To check, try searching for their username within the app. If you can’t find the profile despite typing in the correct username, it’s likely you’ve been blocked.
- Messages and comments — Navigate to your notifications and select a comment or mention from another user’s video. If you’re unable to access the video, this might indicate that you’ve been blocked.
- Attempt to follow them — Enter the account name in the search bar on the ‘Discover’ page and access their profile. If the bio and videos are not visible, this may suggest you’ve been blocked. Additionally, trying to click ‘Follow’ and receiving a message stating ‘you can’t follow this account’ is another clear indication.
Ultimately, it’s up to the user to decide whether to unblock you, but these methods should help clarify if you have indeed been blocked.
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