One day, someone’s snapping you all the time. Then suddenly, nothing. No replies, no views, not even their name in your chat list. You open Snapchat, search for them, and… they’re gone.
Now you’re stuck thinking — did they block me? Or just remove me? Or maybe it’s just a bug?
Snapchat doesn’t tell you when someone blocks you. But there are signs you can look for. This guide walks you through the real ways to tell if someone has blocked you, step by step. No guessing, just clear things you can check.
1. You Can’t Find Their Username in Search
One of the first things people try is searching for the username. If someone blocked you on Snapchat, their profile will no longer show up when you type their name in the search bar — even if you remember it perfectly.
This happens because Snapchat removes their account visibility from your side. You won’t see their Bitmoji, display name, or anything linked to their account. It’s like they disappeared from the app.
Sometimes people think it’s just a glitch, but if you can search for other users and only that one person is gone, it’s a strong sign.
Here’s how to check:
- Tap the search icon at the top of your Snapchat screen
- Type their full username or display name
- If nothing shows up at all, and you know the name is correct, you may be blocked
- Still not showing? Try searching under Add Friends or Recent conversations
- If they’re gone everywhere — that’s your clue
If their profile used to pop up and now it doesn’t, they didn’t just unfriend you — they likely blocked you.
2. Your Chat History Disappears
Another clue is your chat disappearing. If someone blocks you on Snapchat, the entire chat thread with them might be removed from your chat screen. It won’t show up under Recents, and you won’t be able to scroll back to find it.
This is not something you’d miss. If the conversation was there yesterday and gone today — and you didn’t delete it — something changed on their end.
Snapchat removes the chat thread as part of the block. You also won’t be able to send new messages to that person. If you try, it either won’t go through or won’t show anything at all.
So if their name, messages, and chat history are all suddenly gone, and the rest of your chats are fine, that’s another strong sign you’ve been blocked.
3. You Can’t See Their Snap Score or Stories Anymore
When someone blocks you on Snapchat, one of the most obvious things that goes missing is their Snap Score. You used to see it below their name — now it’s just gone. That’s because blocked users can no longer view each other’s public profile info.
The same goes for Stories. If they post something, and you can’t see it anymore, there’s a chance you were blocked. Even if their Story is set to public, a blocked person won’t be able to view it. Snapchat hides everything once a block is in place.
It’s also possible this happens when someone just unfriends you. But if their name is missing from your chat, no Snap Score shows, and you’re not seeing new content — all at once — blocking is more likely than a simple unfriend.
4. Search From Another Account (If You Really Want to Check)
Still unsure? You can use a second Snapchat account or ask a friend to help. If the person’s username or profile shows up on their account but not yours, then yeah — you’ve most likely been blocked.
Steps to check:
- Log out of your current account
- Log into another Snapchat account (or use a friend’s)
- Use the search bar to look up their username
- If their profile shows up here, but not on your account, you’re blocked
- If it doesn’t show up on either, they may have deleted their account
This isn’t 100% required, but it’s a solid way to double-check.
5. Difference Between Blocked and Removed (Unfriended)
It’s easy to mix up being blocked with just being unfriended on Snapchat. But they’re not the same. Both can limit what you see, but blocking completely cuts off access. Unfriending still leaves a few traces behind.
Here’s the difference:
Blocked:
- You can’t find their username in search
- Your chat history disappears
- You can’t send snaps or messages
- No Snap Score
- No Stories or public updates
Unfriended (Removed):
- You can still search and find their username
- Chat stays, but messages may not go through
- Snap Score disappears
- Stories may be hidden unless they’re public
- You need them to re-add you to interact normally
If you see part of their profile but can’t interact, you’ve likely been unfriended — not blocked.
Conclusion: Trust the Signs, Don’t Overthink It
Snapchat doesn’t send a message when someone blocks you, so it’s normal to feel confused. But if the signs add up — missing username, no Snap Score, empty chats, and no Stories — then yeah, you’re probably blocked. Don’t stress too much. It happens to everyone. Sometimes it’s personal, sometimes it’s not. Either way, now you know what to look for.