How to Know if Someone Blocked You on iMessage

Did Someone Block You on iMessage? Stop guessing and read through our step-by-step guide to discover some of the hidden clues and proven methods to know if someone blocked you on iMessage:

Did you have a fight with a loved one, and now you cannot contact them through iMessages, and you fear they might have blocked you? We understand your situation. iMessage allows users to block any contact to stop receiving messages from them.

So if you feel like someone is unnecessarily bothering you, irritating you with unwanted texts on iMessage, etc., then you can just block them on iMessage by opening the Messages app, tapping on the conversation with the person whom you want to block, then tapping on the person’s icon, selecting info, and then selecting Block.

Table of Contents:

How to Tell if Someone Blocked Your Number on iPhone iMessage
How to Know if Someone Blocked You iMessage
Some Possibilities That Suggest You Are Blocked When You Are Not
What To Do When You Are Blocked, But You Need to Contact the Person Urgently
- iOS Version Differences
SMS Vs iMessage
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion

How to Tell if Someone Blocked Your Number on iPhone iMessage

You can even block messages from all unknown numbers on your iPhone by following these steps: Open the Messages app, tap on the Menu icon (with 3 lines), select Manage Filtering, then turn on Screen Unknown Senders. (These steps are for iOS 26. For iOS 18 and previous versions, find the steps here.)

The other person does not get notified when he is blocked. It’s just that his message does not get a ‘Delivered’ notification when he is blocked.

Go through this article to learn how to know if someone blocked you on iMessage, and what to do when you are blocked, but you need to contact them urgently.

Quick Summary of how to find if someone blocked you on iMessage

Quick Summary of how to know if someone blocked you on iMessage

Here is the video guide on how to know if someone blocked you on iMessage

How to Know if Someone Blocked You iMessage

If one of your contacts blocks you on iMessage, you will see these signs:

#1) iMessage Delivery Status

When someone blocks you on iMessage, you won’t get the ‘Delivered’ or ‘Read’ delivery status under your text message.

The image below depicts how iMessage appears:

But, not getting a Delivered status does not 100% guarantee that you are blocked. The other person might be in a place without internet or a network connection, or they may have turned off their phone, preventing them from receiving texts or calls.

If the person is not replying to your texts, but you see a ‘Delivered’ status under the text you sent them, then it is 100% sure that they have not blocked you. They would be busy with some other stuff.

#2) Green vs Blue Bubbles

If you are sending an iMessage to a contact who is an iPhone user, and instead of blue bubbles, you see your text in green bubbles, then chances are that they may have blocked you on iMessage.

Green Bubbles and Blue Bubbles in iMessages are shown below:

But again, it does not 100% mean that they have blocked you on iMessage. This can also happen if that contact has switched to a non-Apple phone.

#3) FaceTime Blocked

When someone blocks you on iMessage, you won’t be able to make a FaceTime call to them either.

So when you FaceTime them and you see an error message stating that the recipient does not accept your invitation, then most probably you are blocked. Check our detailed guide on how to mute someone on FaceTime on iPhone or iPad.

#4) Try Contacting them via Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.

If a person has blocked you on iMessage, chances are that they have blocked you on other platforms as well. If you cannot find their profile on the social media platforms, then they have blocked you everywhere.

#5) Try Calling that Person

First, if you feel like someone has blocked you, it is better to give them some space and wait until they unblock you. But if it’s really important, then try calling them.

If they have blocked your number, then after a tiny ring, your call will be forwarded to voicemail every time you call.

#6) Try sending an iMessage from another iPhone: If your iMessages don’t get delivered to the contact you want to talk to, but a text message from another number gets delivered, then yes, it’s evident that your number is being blocked.

#7) When Someone Blocks you on iPhone, location sharing automatically stops: This can be a major sign of being blocked.

If someone has shared their location with you or you have shared your location with someone through the FindMy app, then it will get stopped on its own if you are blocked. Many times, people block and unblock people to stop sharing their location.

Please note that in any iOS version, you won’t be notified when

Someone stops sharing their location with you, or

When someone blocks you and location sharing stops due to it.

You will have to go to the app where you were sharing the location and check if it’s updated or not.

Some Possibilities That Suggest You Are Blocked When You Are Not

Some possibilities that suggest that you are blocked when you are not

#1) Texts Blocked From all Unknown Numbers

iPhones allow their users to block text messages from all unknown numbers or from a specific person.

So if they have blocked texts from all unknown numbers and they don’t have your number saved in their phone, then also, your messages won’t get delivered to them.

#2) Activating Focus and DND Mode on iPhone

Using Focus and Do Not Disturb mode, iPhone users can silence notifications for incoming calls and messages, either for a specific contact or for everyone.

So, if that person is not responding, they might have just silenced notifications. In that case, you will see a moon-shaped icon next to their name (if they choose to share their Focus status) that lets you know that they have activated Focus and DND on their iPhone.

iPhone users often misunderstand the crescent moon icon to be a sign of being blocked, which is not the case.

Or, they can choose not to let others know they are using the iPhone in silent mode. That way, you won’t know they have activated the DND mode. There will be no crescent moon icon next to their name, and the messages will get delivered.

#3) Network Issues

Since iMessage requires an internet connection to work, if either the sender or receiver does not have a good internet connection, the messages will not get delivered until both of them connect to the internet.

#4) You see a Delivered receipt but not a Read receipt on your texts: If this happens, then know that you are not blocked; they may have switched off read receipts for everyone, or for select contacts.

Can a person who has blocked you still send you a message?

The person who has blocked you can send a message to you, and you may see the typing bubble.

What To Do When You Are Blocked, But You Need to Contact the Person Urgently

Contact them if they blocked you by accident or if a child did it.

If the person has blocked you from calling and texting, then try calling them on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
If you are blocked from the social media platforms as well, then you can try emailing instead.
You can try adding *67 before the phone number while calling. This hides your identity. So if you are blocked, you would most probably be able to call them by adding *67. But it does not work many times when your number is specifically blocked. If they have blocked all unknown callers, then your call will be moved to voicemail instead.
For urgent communication in an emergency, you can call from another number.
If the person has put their phone on silent, using Focus and Do Not Disturb mode, and they have not allowed your contact to bypass DND, then there is no way to ring their phone. You can try calling their family members, close friends, etc., or try meeting them personally.

Points to be remembered-

If you feel like someone has blocked you, or has blocked calls and texts from all unknown numbers, then you should try to restrain from contacting them, in order to respect their privacy and boundaries, unless it’s very urgent to contact.

Calling someone unnecessarily when they do not want to, can be considered a form of harassment, and can lead to legal consequences as well. So AVOID such acts.

iOS Version Differences

Different iOS models have slightly different features or methods of doing a task, for example,

To block text messages from unknown numbers on iOS 26, do as stated under:

Go to the Messages app
Tap the 3-line menu icon located in the top right corner of your screen
Select Manage Filtering
Now turn on Screen Unknown Senders.

Here are the steps to filter texts from unknown numbers on iOS 18 and earlier:

Go to Settings
Select Apps
Choose Messages
Select Message Filtering
Turn on Filter Unknown Senders

iOS 26 (the latest version) collects a caller’s information before you decide to pick up or decline a call, or choose to ask for more information.
In iOS 26, you can personalize the backgrounds of specific conversations in the Messages app.
In iOS 26, the system automatically filters messages from unknown numbers into a separate folder, allowing you to review and approve them.

SMS Vs iMessage

Here are the basic differences between SMS and iMessage:

The text messages you send through the Message app on your iPhone are sent either as an iMessage or an SMS/MMS.
Have a look at this comparison table to learn about the difference between the two of them

Basis	iMessage	SMS/MMS
Security	Provides end-to-end encryption, this ensuring that the third-party apps can not read your iMessages	No end-to-end encryption. Third-party apps can access your SMS/MMS.
Allows Communication with	iOS users only	iOS and non-Apple users
Requirements	Requires an Internet connection	Requires a network service plan for messaging
How to identify an iMessage and an SMS/MMS	Shown as blue bubbles in the chats	Shown as green bubbles in the chats
Allows you to send	Texts, photos, videos, documents, links, Tapbacks, text effects, Live Stickers, message effects, and more	Texts, photos, videos, links, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will iMessage still deliver if blocked?

No, if you are blocked by the other person on iMessage, then your sent messages won’t get delivered to them. You can try calling them instead. If you are blocked from calling, then their phone won’t ring when you call, but they will see a missed call from you in their recent calls list.

2. What does a blocked person see on iMessage?

A blocked person never gets a notification about being blocked on iMessage. It’s just that he won’t get a ‘Delivered’ status on his texts. And he won’t be able to make calls or FaceTime with that person. His calls will automatically be moved to voicemail.

3. How to unblock yourself if someone has blocked you?

You can not unblock yourself on your own if someone blocks you from calling or texting them. You can only wait until they decide to finally unblock you.

4. How can I communicate with someone who has blocked me?

If someone has blocked you but you need to communicate with them urgently, then you can try these methods:
• Try inserting *67 before their number while calling. This hides your caller ID, and you may contact them.
• Try contacting them through social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.
• You can try calling them from another number if they have accidentally blocked your number.

5. Is it bad to reach out to someone who blocked you?

If someone has blocked you, then you must refrain from calling them from other numbers in order to respect their privacy. Plus, unnecessarily bothering someone again and again, when they have blocked you, is harassment and can also lead to legal consequences.

6. Can you see if a blocked number has tried to text you?

No, if you have blocked someone, then their texts won’t get received in your phone. But you will still be able to see their missed call in the Recent call logs and their voicemail in the Spam folder.

Conclusion

There are several factors that suggest that the other person may have blocked your number. But none of them 100% guarantee that you are blocked, other than when you can’t call or text them from your number, but other people can call and text them.

Getting blocked by someone accidentally can be quite troublesome at times. Plus, they are elderly, and it is crucial to speak to them soon. However, if you’re blocked, it’s best to wait for them to unblock you before resolving problems.

Research Process: The total time involved to complete and publish this article is approximately 35 hours. This content was created through a structured research approach to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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