Does Profile Picture Disappear When Blocked On Messenger?

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✎ Key Points:

» When you spot a blank profile picture on someone’s Facebook profile, it indicates that the person either deleted their profile picture or you’ve been blocked.
» If you’re being ignored on Facebook Messenger, you won’t be able to initiate contact with that person from your end.

» However, determining whether you’re blocked on Messenger requires some effort, such as verifying message delivery status.

If someone deactivates their Facebook profile, you might encounter error messages stating that the profile or person doesn’t exist on Facebook.

Does Profile Picture Disappear When Blocked On Messenger?

If someone blocks you on Messenger, their profile picture remains unchanged. You can still view their profile picture on Facebook and access the content they’ve shared on their timeline.

What Happens If You Get Blocked On Facebook Or Messenger:

If you’re blocked on Facebook or Messenger, several things might occur:

1. Impacts on Profile Picture

When Blocked on Facebook:

If someone blocks you on Facebook, it’s a complete block. You’ll see a blank profile picture both on their profile and in your Messenger inbox.

2. Impacts on Inbox Messages

If you’re curious about what happens to messages and the inbox, there are some clues to determine if you’re blocked on Facebook or if your messages are blocked. In both scenarios, the common factor is that your sent messages will not be delivered to that person.

🔴 When Blocked on Messenger:

If you’re blocked on Messenger, your sent messages will show a single tick but won’t be delivered, either immediately or later. However, your comments and likes on that person’s posts will remain visible, providing a way to communicate indirectly.

🔴 When Blocked on Facebook:

If the person blocks you on Facebook, your visibility to their profile and posts will be restricted. Tapping on their profile will display a ‘This page isn’t available’ message. To confirm the block, try signing out and viewing their profile through a direct link, if available.

That’s the extent of information available to determine if you’ve been blocked. Typically, if you’re only blocked on Messenger, it might be a temporary block. But until it’s lifted, you won’t be able to send messages.

Why Can’t I See Someone’s Profile Picture On Messenger:

These are the following reasons:

1. He might have deactivated his profile

“If you’re unable to view the profile picture of certain Facebook users, it could be because they’ve deactivated their account. When a user deactivates their Facebook account, their profile becomes temporarily unavailable on the platform until they reactivate it.

During this deactivation period, you won’t have access to view their profile picture, posts, or send them messages. However, once they reactivate their account, you’ll be able to see their profile picture again.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to deactivate your own Facebook account:

• Open the Facebook application and log in with your credentials.
• Tap the three lines icon, then select the gear icon for Settings & Privacy.
• Choose ‘Personal and Account Information,’ then ‘Account Ownership and Control,’ followed by ‘Deactivation and Deletion.’
• Select ‘Continue to Account Deactivation,’ enter your password, and click ‘Continue.’ Choose a reason for deactivation and click ‘Continue.’
• Choose the deactivation period and click ‘Continue.’ Finally, select ‘Deactivate My Account.'”

This version condenses the information while maintaining the essential steps for deactivating a Facebook account.

2. He has blocked you on Messenger and Facebook both

“When someone’s display picture is no longer visible to you, it could be due to them blocking you on both Messenger and Facebook.

Being blocked on both platforms means you won’t find the user’s profile or chat on Messenger or Facebook. If you search for the user and their profile doesn’t show up in the search results, it likely indicates that you’ve been blocked.

🔴 Steps to Block on Facebook:

• Open the Facebook app and log in.
• Search for the user’s profile and visit it.
• Tap the three dots icon and select ‘Block.’
• Confirm by tapping ‘Block’ on the confirmation box.

🔴 Steps to Block on Messenger:

• Open Messenger and locate the user’s chat.
• Tap the chat, then the profile icon.
• Scroll down and select ‘Block.’ Confirm by choosing ‘Block messages and calls.'”

3. He does have any photo on his Profile

“If you can’t view someone’s profile picture on Facebook, it might be because they either don’t have a profile picture or they’ve recently removed it.

To check this, search for the user and visit their profile from the search results. If the display picture circle appears blank, try clicking on it. If nothing opens up, it’s likely that the user doesn’t have a profile picture.”

How To Know If Someone Blocked You On Facebook Messenger:

It’s important to understand that every conversation we have on Facebook generates a unique URL.

When someone blocks you, messages won’t reach them. Even if they unblock you later, any messages sent during the block won’t be delivered afterward.

To check if you’re blocked, go to the conversation, and select ‘Report Spam and Abuse.’ If you’re blocked, attempting this action will result in an ‘Operation Prohibited’ message, preventing further actions.

Know If Someone Blocked You On Messenger Without Messaging Them:

Facebook Messenger offers seamless communication, including silent chats and live calls on its latest version. However, encountering errors that prevent message sending can be quite distressing.

Messenger gained popularity due to its user-friendly interface, enabling free calls and chats without the constraints of a timeline. If you suspect being blocked on Facebook Messenger, you can verify this through a couple of methods:

• During an ongoing conversation, if the chat abruptly stops, it might indicate that the individual either blocked you or deactivated their profile. Start by refreshing the Messenger app to check the status displayed for that person.
• If there’s a connection error preventing the app from loading, it’s inconclusive evidence of being blocked.
• Spotting ‘Facebook User’ instead of the person’s name could suggest a block. To confirm, conduct a test by visiting their profile URL in an incognito browser window while logged out, either on desktop or mobile. If you can’t find the profile, it likely means a block; if it’s found, they might have deactivated their Facebook profile. Simple as that!

How To Find Out If You’re Blocked Only On Facebook Chat:

It’s quite straightforward. Within Facebook’s Chat settings, there’s an option labeled ‘block messages,’ accessible by clicking the gear icon. If someone blocks your messages using this feature, you won’t be able to send messages to them. However, you’ll still see their messages, allowing you to comment and reply to them within comments. Essentially, this setting only restricts your ability to send messages to that person.