How to Know If Someone Blocked You on Snapchat (And What You Can Do About It)

Snapchat is a fun way to share moments and connect with friends, but it can get confusing when someone suddenly disappears from your friend list, stops replying, or their Stories vanish. Chances are—they may have blocked or unfriended you.

In this guide, I’ll explain how to tell if someone blocked you on Snapchat, how it’s different from being unfriended, and what steps you can take next. Let’s dive in!

What Happens When Someone Blocks You on Snapchat

Snapchat doesn’t notify you when someone blocks you, but several signs can reveal the truth:

Their profile disappears from your friend list and search results.
Existing chats vanish from your chat history.
Any snaps or messages show as “Pending” or aren’t sent.
You can’t view their Stories—public or private.
Their Snapscore becomes invisible to you.

Snapchat’s blocking feature is designed for privacy, so it keeps the person’s decision discreet but undetectable.

Blocked vs. Unfriended vs. Deactivated: What’s the Difference?

Understanding what happened requires knowing the differences:

Blocked: You won’t find their profile in the search or friend list. No Snapscore. No messages. It’s a total disconnect.
Unfriended: You can still search and see their profile, but Snapscore and private Stories are hidden unless their settings are public.
Deactivated Account: Their profile won’t appear to anyone. It’s gone across the board.

These distinctions help you interpret the signs accurately and avoid false assumptions.

How to Tell If Someone Blocked You on Snapchat

There are several ways to check if someone has blocked you on Snapchat. Below are detailed steps you can follow using the app’s features.

1. Search Their Username

Open the Snapchat app on your phone.
Tap the search icon at the top of the screen to open the search bar.
Enter their username or display name.
If the profile doesn’t appear, they may have blocked you or deleted their account.
If the Add button appears, they may have just unfriended you.

2. Check Your Friend List

Open Snapchat and tap your Bitmoji icon at the top left corner.
Scroll down and tap My Friends.
Look for their name. If it’s not there, they may have blocked or removed you.

3. Look at Recent Chats

Tap the Chat icon at the bottom of the screen.
Scroll to find past conversations with the person.
If the chat thread is gone or their name shows as a blank/generic user, you might be blocked.

Sometimes, old chats linger due to app glitches, so always verify with other methods, too.

4. Try Sending a Message

Sending a snap or message is a good way to know if you’re blocked on Snapchat:

Open an existing conversation or search for them.
Send a snap or message.
If it shows “Pending” with a gray arrow, you may be unfriended.
If it says, “Failed to send your message. Tap to try again,” it could be a block or account deletion.

5. Check Their Snapscore

If you still see their profile, tap their name.
Look for their Snapscore below the display name.
If you can’t see it, they may have unfriended you. If the profile is gone, it’s likely a block or deletion.

6. Search From Another Snapchat Account

Still unsure? Here’s a clever workaround:

Use a secondary account or ask a friend.
Search for the person‘s username.
If the profile appears on their account but not on yours, they’ve probably blocked you.
If it doesn’t appear on either account, the user might’ve deactivated or changed their username.

What to Do If You’ve Been Blocked on Snapchat

If it turns out someone blocked you:

Respect their choice. Don’t try to contact them through another account—it may violate Snapchat’s Community Guidelines.
If it was a misunderstanding, reach out respectfully through another platform (text or email)—but only with consent.
Focus on friends who want to stay connected. Getting blocked doesn’t define your worth.
Update your privacy settings in Snapchat to control who can contact you. Go to Settings → Who Can… to tweak who can view your Stories, send snaps, or see your profile.
A mutual friend might help verify the user’s account status—but prioritize privacy and avoid forcing contact.