If you blocked someone on Facebook and want to reverse it, you can do so from your account settings. Facebook keeps a list of blocked profiles, so you do not need to search for the person manually before unblocking them.
The process is similar on iPhone, Android, and desktop. After you unblock someone, they may be able to find your profile and see public information again, but you will not automatically become Facebook friends.
How to Unblock Someone on the Facebook App
Open the Facebook app and go to Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings. Scroll to the Audience and visibility section and select Blocking. Facebook will display the profiles you have blocked.
Find the person you want to unblock, tap Unblock, and confirm your choice. The menu layout may vary slightly depending on your phone and Facebook app version, but the Blocking option should still be available in Settings.
How to Unblock Someone on Facebook on a Computer
Sign in to Facebook and click your profile picture in the upper-right corner. Select Settings & privacy, then Settings, and open the Blocking section under Audience and visibility.
Open your blocked list, find the person you want to unblock, and click Unblock beside their name. Confirm the action when Facebook asks you to do so.
Where to Find Your Facebook Blocked List
Facebook stores blocked profiles in one place, although the exact menu layout can differ slightly by device.
| Device | Path to blocked profiles |
| iPhone | Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings > Blocking |
| Android | Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings > Blocking |
| Computer | Profile picture > Settings & privacy > Settings > Audience and visibility > Blocking |
If you cannot find the option, try using the search function inside Facebook Settings and search for “blocking.”
What Happens When You Unblock Someone on Facebook?
Once someone is unblocked, they may be able to search for your profile, see public posts, and view information that is visible to people outside your friends list. Your existing privacy settings still control what they can and cannot see.
Unblocking does not automatically restore a previous friendship. If you want to become Facebook friends again, one of you will usually need to send a new friend request and the other person will need to accept it.
Will Someone Know If You Unblock Them?
Facebook does not normally send a direct notification telling someone that you unblocked them. However, the person may eventually notice because your profile can become visible to them again.
They may also be able to find you in search, see public posts, or send you a friend request depending on your settings. For that reason, you should not assume that unblocking someone will remain unnoticed.
Can You Block Someone Again After Unblocking Them?
Yes, but Facebook may not let you block the same profile again immediately. Meta states that after unblocking someone, you may have to wait a few days before blocking that profile again.
This is worth considering if you originally blocked the person because of harassment, unwanted contact, scams, or privacy concerns. Avoid unblocking someone temporarily if you think you may need to block them again right away.
Facebook Blocking vs. Messenger Blocking
Blocking a Facebook profile and blocking someone on Messenger are not always the same action. You can restrict someone’s messages or calls without necessarily blocking their full Facebook profile.
If someone does not appear in your Facebook blocked list, check your Messenger settings as well. The person may have been blocked only from sending messages rather than from viewing or interacting with your Facebook profile.
Why Can’t I Find Someone in My Blocked List?
If the person is missing from your blocked list, make sure you are using the same Facebook account or profile that originally blocked them. Facebook allows some users to have additional profiles, and blocking settings may differ between them.
The person may also have been blocked only on Messenger, or their account may have been deactivated, deleted, suspended, or renamed. If you can still find and open their Facebook profile normally, they are probably not currently blocked by you.
What Happens to Messenger Messages After You Unblock Someone?
Unblocking someone does not automatically delete your old Messenger conversations. If the conversation is still in your inbox, it should remain there unless you removed it separately.
Unblocking also does not restore messages or conversations that you previously deleted. Facebook blocking, Messenger blocking, and deleting conversations are separate actions.
Should You Unblock Someone on Facebook?
Whether you should unblock someone depends on why you blocked them. If it was accidental or related to a disagreement that has been resolved, removing the block may be reasonable.
If the person was blocked because of harassment, scams, threats, stalking, impersonation, or repeated unwanted contact, think carefully before changing the setting. Once unblocked, the person may be able to find your profile again, and Facebook may prevent you from blocking them again for a short period.
FAQ – frequently asked questions
Go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Blocking, open your blocked list, find the person’s name, and select Unblock. Confirm the action to remove the block.
Facebook does not normally send a specific notification. However, the person may notice that your profile is visible to them again or that they can find you through Facebook search.
No. Unblocking does not restore a previous Facebook friendship. If you want to become friends again, a new friend request usually needs to be sent and accepted.
Yes, but Facebook may require you to wait a few days before blocking the same profile again. The exact waiting period can vary.
You may be using a different Facebook profile, the person may have been blocked only on Messenger, or their account may have been deactivated or deleted.
No. You can only remove blocks that you placed yourself. If another person blocked you, only they can remove that restriction.
