The primary way to check if someone might have blocked you on Instagram, based on your reference, is by searching for their username directly within the Instagram app or website.
If you suspect someone has blocked you on Instagram, here's the direct approach described in the reference:
Method: Searching on Instagram
You can attempt to find the user's profile by using Instagram's search function.
- Step 1: Open the Instagram app or go to the Instagram website.
- Step 2: Navigate to the search bar.
- Step 3: Type in the exact username (or ID) of the person you are trying to find.
What Happens When You Search?
Based on the search results, you can get an indication:
- If you find their account and can see their profile in the search result, it indicates that the user has not blocked you. You should be able to view their profile (depending on their privacy settings).
- If you search for their username (or ID) and do not find their account in the search results, it suggests one of two possibilities:
- The user has deactivated their account.
- The user has blocked you.
Essentially, if their profile does not appear when you search, they have either made their account unavailable temporarily/permanently (deactivated) or they have specifically prevented you from seeing their profile (blocked you). The absence of their profile in search when you know their exact username is a strong indicator that you cannot access their account.
