How To Confirm if You’re Blocked on iMessage
Ever wondered how to tell if someone blocked you on iMessage? It’s kinda annoying because Apple doesn’t send any clear “you got blocked” message, so you’re left guessing. Sometimes, it’s just a network hiccup, or they’ve turned on Do Not Disturb, making things even more confusing.
So, this guide is all about some tricks that actually help figure it out. Nothing 100% foolproof, but after a few tries, you get a pretty good idea. Plus, I’ll toss in some shortcuts and commands you can try on your device or computer when needed. It’s about saving time, frustration, and maybe avoiding some awkward texts.
How to Find Out if Someone Blocked You on iMessage
Checking the iMessage Delivery Status
This is the first thing.iMessage normally shows a “delivered” or “read” receipt right above your message — assuming the person hasn’t blocked you. If those go missing, it’s suspicious, right? But here’s the catch: if they’ve just turned on Do Not Disturb, your message won’t show as delivered even if you’re not blocked.
On iPhone or Mac, keep an eye out for the lack of delivery confirmation after some time passes. If it’s persistent and you know their DND isn’t on, it could be a sign you’re blocked. You can check the message status by tapping and holding the message bubble > More… > look at the status. Some apps or on Mac you just hover and see if the “Delivered” or “Read” appears.
Seeing the Bubble Color — Blue or Green?
This is kinda obvious but still useful. Blue bubbles mean it’s an iMessage, and green means SMS. If suddenly your messages to someone who used to reply in blue turn into green, that’s a hint you might be blocked — especially if the person doesn’t have poor network or switched carriers.
Sometimes, it’s a network issue, so don’t jump to conclusions just yet. But if your texts switch from blue to green all of a sudden and there’s no other reason, it’s a clue. Also, if your message shows “Send as Text Message, ” that’s another sign the message might have gone from iMessage to SMS because the device isn’t responding or accepting iMessages.
Calling the Person
Here’s a quick and kinda crude trick. Dial their number and listen. If it rings once, then quickly goes to voicemail, or if FaceTime disconnects immediately, you probably got blocked. Of course, this can also happen if their phone is off or they’re in a bad spot network-wise, so it’s not perfect.
Another thing: if a FaceTime call disconnects instantly or the call won’t go through, it’s another clue—you’re likely blocked. But like always, check if their phone is just turned off or the network is down before jumping to final conclusions.
Turning Off Caller ID & Making a ‘Hidden’ Call
This one’s kind of sneaky but effective. If you hide your number, you can see how the person’s phone reacts—if they don’t answer or the call might ring once and disconnect, it’s suspicious. To do that, you dial *64 before their number. So, *64123456789.
Or, you can turn off Caller ID completely, which makes your call appear anonymous. Here’s how:
- Open the Settings app on iPhone.
- Scroll down to Phone and tap.
- Select Show My Caller ID.
- Toggle the switch to OFF.
Now, when you call that person, the call will show up as an anonymous one. If they ignore or block you afterward, it’s a pretty strong hint. Just keep in mind, some might have blocked unknown callers, so this isn’t foolproof either.