To block someone on Facebook, follow these steps:
- In the search bar at the top left, search for the person’s name.
- Once you have found their profile, click on the icon with three dots in the top right corner, just below the cover image.
- Choose "Block" from the options.
Duration of a Facebook Block
If a user is blocked on Facebook and then violates the rules again, the block duration will increase. Here are the different durations:
- First violation: 12 hours
- Second violation: 24 hours
- Third violation: 3 days
- Fourth violation: 1 week
- Fifth violation: 15 days
- Sixth violation: 30 days, and so on.
How to Block Someone Else’s Facebook Account
Blocking someone else’s Facebook account is as easy as following these steps:
- Click on the top right corner of Facebook.
- Scroll down and select "Settings".
- Scroll down to "Public and Visibility" and choose "Blocking someone".
- Enter the name of the person and click on "Block".
How to Block a Friend on Facebook without Deleting Their Profile
To block a friend on Facebook without deleting their profile, follow these steps:
- Click on the "More" button on the right when you are on the user’s profile.
- In the menu, select "Block".
- Click on the "Block" option in the pop-up box that appears on the screen to confirm.
How to Block Someone without Them Knowing
To block someone without them knowing, follow these steps:
- You can now mute a contact on WhatsApp without them knowing.
- To stop a contact, simply click on the corresponding chat.
- Then choose to disable all notifications from the options or from the home.
How Does Blocking on WhatsApp Work
To block a contact on WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open the chat with the person in question and tap on the "More" options.
- Then tap on "Block" and select whether you want to block or "Report and block" the phone number.
- Another option is to access the chat with a contact, click on the contact’s name, and choose "Block". Then, BLOCK.
What Happens When Someone is Blocked on Facebook
When someone is blocked on Facebook, they cannot:
- See what you share
- Tag you in posts, comments, and photos
- Invite you to join groups, events, or pages
- Send you chat messages
- Add you as a friend or enter groups
What Happens When Facebook Blocks You
When you are blocked on Facebook:
- You disappear from the person’s view
- Your posts and friends are no longer visible
- You cannot see likes and comments on common friends’ posts
How Many Times Can You Block Someone on Facebook?
There are no limits to how many times you can block someone on Facebook. Your blocked list contains the names of every blocked person.
Difference between Removing Friends and Blocking
The difference between removing friends and blocking on Facebook is that by removing someone from your friends, they will no longer see your posts in their News Feed. However, they can still access your profile and view public information.