How to know if someone restricted you on Instagram

  ❘   Published: 2022-12-10T18:32:00

  ❘   Updated: 2022-12-10T18:32:13

If you suspect that someone has restricted you on Instagram, there are a few methods that may help you figure out whether they actually have or not — here’s everything you need to know.

Instagram makes it easy for you to connect with millions of other users across the globe, and people often find that they rack up a significant number of followers, sometimes without even realizing it.

However, sometimes you may encounter someone who you want to interact with less on the platform for whatever reason. Muting or blocking these accounts is usually the easiest solution in these scenarios, but some people choose to ‘restrict’ certain users.

What happens if you restrict someone on Instagram?

Restricting someone means they won’t be able to see when you’re online or if you’ve read their messages, and new comments they leave on your post can only be seen by them. You are also able to approve their comments so that others can see them.

How to tell if someone restricted you on Instagram

The simplest way to figure out whether you have been restricted is by using another account or a friend’s account and comparing it to the account you believe has been restricted.

Try leaving a comment on the other person’s post with your original account, and then view that same post through a different account. If your comment doesn’t appear when viewing it through a second account, this is a sign that you could have been restricted, as the original poster would have to approve your comment before it can be seen by others.

If you have had a direct message conversation with that person, you could also try comparing a user’s activity status on different accounts. If you can’t see their activity status on your account, but you can on another, there’s a chance you could have been restricted. However, this method is less reliable than the other.

If you have been restricted by that user, we do not encourage attempting to contact them through a separate account.

If you want to know more about how to use Instagram, you can check out our other guides here:

How to link your Instagram account to TikTok | How to see your first-liked Instagram post | How to switch Instagram feed to chronological order | How to re-share a post to your Story on Instagram | How to make money on Instagram | How to hide likes on Instagram