Figuring out if someone has blocked your number on their iPhone can be tricky, especially if you don’t want to directly text them. There are a few different ways to check if your number has been blocked on an iPhone user’s end without having to send them a text message directly.
Check iMessage
One of the easiest ways to tell if an iPhone user has blocked you is to check if your iMessages are going through to that person. Here’s how:
- Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
- Select the conversation thread with the contact you want to check.
- Tap on the text field at the bottom to compose a new iMessage to them.
- Type out a message and tap send.
If the iMessage goes through as a text message instead of a blue iMessage bubble, it’s likely that the user has blocked you, or has iMessage disabled. If you see “Delivered” under the message, that means it was sent as a text message.
Check delivery receipts
You can also check if your iMessages to a user are being delivered by enabling delivery receipts:
- Go to Settings > Messages on your iPhone.
- Turn on Send Read Receipts and Delivery Receipts.
- Send an iMessage to the contact you want to check.
If you see “Delivered” under the message, it means your message was delivered. If you don’t see anything, and the message stays in a “sending” state, then the user may have blocked you.
Call the person
Calling someone directly from your iPhone is another way to potentially identify if you’re blocked. Here’s what to look out for when you call a number:
- Call goes straight to voicemail – If the call rings once or twice before going to voicemail, that can indicate your number is blocked.
- Call declines – If the call seems to be “declined” right away without ringing, you may be blocked.
- Number not in service message – Getting an automated “number not in service” message when you try calling can be a sign of blocking.
If you get their voicemail as usual or the call rings a few times, chances are your number hasn’t been blocked. But if it goes straight to voicemail or is declined, that can be an indicator of blocking.
Check social media
Seeing if the person is active on social media can sometimes provide clues about whether they’re avoiding you specifically:
- Do their posts seem to ignore messages you may have sent?
- Are they actively posting and communicating with others?
If their activity seems normal to friends/family but they are ignoring your attempts to communicate, it can point to you being blocked or avoided.
Use a call block checker
There are various call and text block checking services you can use as well:
- Apps like BlockChecker can check if a number has blocked you.
- Websites like Tellows provide blacklist checker and block status tools.
Most of these services work by checking if the number has proactively blocked your specific number from their end. They can be helpful to use in combination with other methods.
Ask someone else to check
Another option is to have a mutual friend check if your number is blocked. They would need an iPhone as well to do this:
- Get them to open their Contacts app and select the mutual friend.
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
- See if your number is already listed as blocked.
If you show up as already blocked, that’s a clear sign the person has proactively blocked your number themselves.
Check recently deleted emails
If you’ve previously emailed the person on their iPhone, check if your emails are going to their inbox:
- Compose a new email to their iCloud email address.
- See if that email arrives in their inbox or goes to spam.
You can also check their “Recently Deleted” folder on their iPhone to see if your emails are being deleted or ignored.
Look for blocked call indicators
Some carriers provide indicators when a number has been blocked. Things to look out for include:
- Seeing “Not Delivered” on texts you send
- “User Unavailable” voicemail greeting
- “Number Blocked” announcement when calling
Contact your carrier if you suspect your number has been blocked to see if they can provide details about any indicators or block alerts on your account.
Check third-party apps
Some apps like WhatsApp may still show “online” status and last seen times even if a user has blocked you. But messaging them on those apps can reveal if your messages are going through to them or not.
You can also use third-party apps like Blocked to check if you’re blocked on apps like Instagram and WhatsApp specifically. These apps use public data to make estimates about block status.
Conclusion
In summary, some effective ways to check if someone has blocked you on iPhone include:
- Checking your iMessage delivery receipts and seeing if messages go through as texts instead
- Calling the person and seeing if the call goes straight to voicemail or is declined
- Looking for social media activity that ignores your attempts to communicate
- Asking a mutual connection to check the blocked callers list on their iPhone
- Using call and text block checking services
- Watching for carrier indicators of blocking like “Not Delivered” texts
While it’s not always 100% certain, using a combination of these methods can help uncover if someone has likely blocked your number from their iPhone. The key is looking for consistent signs of one-sided ignoring and communication breakdown across multiple channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does blocking delete messages on iPhone?
Blocking someone on iPhone does not automatically delete existing messages from that person. However, the blocked user’s messages may be moved to a more filtered messages list rather than the main inbox. You can still find and view previous messages after blocking a number – they are not deleted.
Can you tell if someone blocked you on iMessage?
Yes, there are a few indicators if someone blocks you on iMessage specifically:
- Your messages will show as text messages instead of iMessages
- You will see “Delivered” instead of “Delivered to [name]” under texts
- Your messages may remain in a “sending” state forever
These happen because iMessages cannot be delivered to a number that has blocked you. Checking these signs can reveal if a user has blocked you on iMessage.
What happens when someone blocks your number?
Here’s what generally happens when someone blocks your number/contact on iPhone:
- Your calls to them go straight to voicemail or are declined
- Your texts are not delivered and remain in a sending state
- Your contact info may show up as “No Contact” to the blocker
- Any future calls or texts you send will not go through
Essentially all communication from you is blocked from reaching the user once they block your number on their iPhone.
Can someone tell if you blocked their number?
Someone can generally tell if you’ve blocked their number if:
- Their messages show as “Not Delivered”
- Their calls go straight to voicemail or are declined
- Conversations with you disappear from their messaging apps
- Your contact disappears from their contacts list
These signs can indicate to someone that you’ve likely blocked their number and they may try other methods to confirm it further.
What does it mean when an iPhone user has blocked you?
When an iPhone user has specifically blocked you, it typically means:
- They do not wish to communicate with you anymore in any way
- They find your attempts to communicate unwelcome and intrusive
- You likely did something to make them no longer want contact with you
- Any efforts by you to message or call them will be ignored and blocked
Being blocked is that person’s way of completely cutting off contact with you on their iPhone. It’s best to respect their wishes and not try to find ways around the blocking.
How to Tell if Someone Blocked You on Different Platforms
In addition to blocking phone numbers, people can block you on many different messaging and social media platforms. Here are some signs of being blocked on popular apps.
- You can’t view their profile or send them messages
- Chat history and messages with them disappear
- Posts and stories don’t show up in your feed
- Can’t start a video call with them
- You’re unable to view their stories or posts
- Your comments on their content don’t appear
- You disappear from their followers list
- Direct messages you send show as pending forever
- You’re unable to view their tweets or profile
- Your tweets mentioning them disappear
- Direct messages don’t go through or show as pending
- Can’t find their profile when searching
- Your messages have a single check and remain pending
- Calls immediately disconnect or are rejected
- You’re removed from any group chats with them
- A blank profile picture appears for them in chats
Knowing what signs to look out for can help you identify if you’ve been blocked on different platforms, not just phone numbers.
Dealing with Being Blocked
Getting blocked can be upsetting, but there are a few healthy ways to handle it:
- Respect their decision – Don’t try to contact them from other numbers or profiles.
- Reflect – Think about what may have caused them to want to block you.
- Move on – Accept that the relationship or friendship is over.
- Focus on yourself – Spend time on your own goals and well-being.
Harassing someone who has blocked you will only make the situation worse. Take it as a sign to move on and work on yourself. With time the sting of being blocked will fade.
Conclusion
Getting blocked can be a blow to your ego and make you feel confused, but it’s important to handle it with maturity and grace. See it as a chance for self-growth, and that person’s prerogative to handle unwanted communication as they see fit. There are healthier relationships and friendships out waiting for you.