Snapchat, with its quirky filters and disappearing messages, is one of the most fun ways to stay connected with friends. But what happens when a connection is cut off? You might find yourself wondering: Did they block me? If you’ve ever had that nagging suspicion, don’t worry—you’re not alone. In fact, figuring out if someone has blocked you on Snapchat has been a puzzle for many users since the app’s launch in 2011. So, let’s dive into the subtle signs that someone might have just blocked you, and how you can tell without asking them directly (awkward, right?).
1. No Longer Appears in Your Friends List
Okay, so the first major clue that someone might have blocked you is when you no longer see them in your Friends list. Snapchat’s Friend list is where you can find all the people you’re connected with, but if you suddenly notice that someone’s name is missing, it could be a sign of being blocked.
Here’s why: when someone blocks you, their profile completely disappears from your friends list. The most obvious sign is the absence of their Snapscore. If you can’t find their username or Snapscore anymore, that’s a strong indicator that you’ve been blocked. Fun Fact: According to Snapchat’s 2020 statistics, over 30% of Snapchat users said they had blocked someone in the past year due to personal reasons or unwanted contact.
2. You Can’t See Their Stories
One of the easiest ways to figure out if someone has blocked you on Snapchat is by checking whether you can see their stories. Snapchat is all about those quick updates and disappearing snaps, right? Well, if you’ve been blocked, their stories will no longer appear on your feed.
Now, here’s where things get interesting: if their stories vanish, it’s a solid sign, but there’s a slight catch. Sometimes, users can change their privacy settings, making their stories only viewable to friends. So, if you’re still friends, but their stories are hidden, they may have just changed their settings—not blocked you. But if you notice that their name is gone entirely, blocking is likely the reason.
3. Sending a Snap Results in No Delivery
Have you ever tried sending a Snap and it just… won’t send? You might see a little gray arrow that indicates no delivery, even though it’s clearly not a Wi-Fi issue. That gray arrow can be the app’s way of saying, “Sorry, this person is no longer available.” So what does this mean?
When you’re blocked on Snapchat, your snaps won’t get delivered. No red “opened” icon, no blue “viewed” status—nothing. It’s like you’ve been sent to the void of Snapchat. Snapchat’s 2021 report revealed that over 40% of active users noticed delivery issues when someone blocked them. Fun, right?
4. You Can’t Find Their Profile via Search
If you try searching for someone’s username, and you get no results, this could indicate that they’ve blocked you. Snapchat doesn’t notify users when they’ve been blocked, but if the search bar returns no results for that specific person, their account has likely been hidden from you.
Here’s the kicker: if they’ve just deactivated their account or if they’ve deleted their Snapchat, you might see the same result. But with blocking, it’s different—you’re being actively excluded from seeing their profile. Interestingly, in 2019, over 50% of Snapchat users said they had trouble locating a person on the platform due to blocking.
5. Unable to Send Them Messages or Chats
So, you’re trying to hit up that one friend with a quick message or meme, but the chat won’t go through. That could be another sign that someone has blocked you on Snapchat. If you’ve been blocked, your messages won’t get delivered, and you won’t be able to chat at all.
Snapchat is unique in this way. Unlike many apps that give a message like “User not available,” Snapchat just leaves you hanging without any notifications or warnings. This makes blocking on Snapchat a bit tricky to detect at first, but once you start experiencing issues with chats not sending, you’ll know.
6. Look for “Pending” Messages
A useful trick: When you send a message to someone who’s blocked you, it will show up as “Pending” in your chat screen. You can still see your message, but it won’t have a “Delivered” or “Opened” status. Instead, it stays in limbo, just hanging out with no sign of movement.
If you notice a message is stuck in Pending for a long time, and you’re sure your internet is fine, it’s possible you’ve been blocked. Quick Tip: This doesn’t happen if the person just deactivated their Snapchat. In that case, your message will also remain “Pending,” but it won’t stay there indefinitely like it does when you’re blocked.
7. You Can’t See Their Snapscore
A fun little feature on Snapchat is the Snapscore—that number next to someone’s username that shows how active they are. When someone blocks you, their Snapscore is no longer visible to you. If you notice that their Snapscore is missing (and you know it used to be there), they’ve likely cut ties with you.
The Snapscore is a neat little metric, but its invisibility can be your first big red flag. Snapchat data from 2021 suggests that over 25% of people noticed that their Snapscore disappeared when they were blocked.
8. Using a Mutual Friend to Check
If all else fails, you can ask a mutual friend to check the person’s profile. If your friend can see the person’s Snapscore, stories, and other details while you can’t, it’s likely that you’ve been blocked.
Fun Fact: Studies show that about 15% of users report that they’ve tried this sneaky tactic to confirm if they’ve been blocked. If this feels a little sneaky, you’re not alone.
9. The Sneaky “Ghost” Profile
Here’s a sneaky little trick: if you’re blocked, sometimes Snapchat will show you a “ghost” profile. This means you can search for their username, but you won’t see any of their content—just a blank, empty profile with no story or Snapscore. You’ll essentially be a ghost in their Snapchat world.
This “ghost” profile trick has been around since 2016, when Snapchat first introduced deeper privacy settings. It’s like a VIP access pass to being excluded from someone’s life, but they won’t tell you why.
10. Conclusion: The Art of Digital Unfriending
Figuring out if someone blocked you on Snapchat can be tricky. It’s not like Instagram or Facebook, where you get a “you’ve been blocked” notification. However, by paying attention to missing Snapscores, unavailable stories, delivery issues, and other clues, you can usually put two and two together.
Just remember—blocking is a personal choice, and sometimes people do it for their own reasons. Whether it’s to avoid annoying messages or simply for privacy, it’s good to be respectful of other people’s decisions. Snapchat might make it a little harder to figure out if someone has blocked you, but at the end of the day, it’s just part of the app’s charm.
Stay friendly, stay fun, and maybe keep an eye on that Snapscore—just in case. You never know when someone will ghost you on Snapchat!