Not seeing updates from a friend on Snapchat and wondering if something’s wrong?
If your snaps are stuck on “Pending,” their profile has vanished, or you can’t find them in search, you might be asking the same question many users do: did they block me?
Snapchat doesn’t send notifications when someone blocks you, which can make the situation confusing and easy to overthink.
In this guide, I’m breaking down the most reliable signs that show whether someone has blocked you on Snapchat, how to tell the difference between being blocked and removed, and what each signal actually means.
By the end, you’ll know exactly what to check so you can stop guessing and get a clear answer.
How to Know If Someone Blocked You on Snapchat
If you suspect someone has blocked you, there are a few subtle (and not-so-subtle) indicators you can check.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to look for:
They’ve Disappeared from Your Friends List
One of the clearest signs that someone has blocked you is that they no longer appear in your friends list.
To check this, open Snapchat and tap your Bitmoji or profile icon at the top left corner. Then, scroll down to your friends list. If their name is missing, there’s a strong chance that they’ve blocked you.
It’s also possible that they just removed you as a friend, which means they could still show up in search results or chat history.
You Can’t Find Them in Search
Snapchat allows you to search for any user by their username or display name. If someone has blocked you, their profile will no longer appear in search results.
To check this, tap the search icon (magnifying glass) at the top of the screen and type in their username or display name. If no results come up, that’s a strong indication that you’ve been blocked.
Keep in mind that if the person has deleted their account, they also won’t show up in search so this alone isn’t definitive proof of a block.
Your Snaps and Chats Are Stuck on "Pending"
If someone has blocked you, Snapchat will prevent your messages from being delivered but it won’t notify you directly.
Try sending a snap or a chat to the person. If the message stays on "Pending" with a gray arrow next to it and never changes to "Delivered" or "Opened," you’ve likely been blocked.
A poor internet connection or privacy settings could also cause the "Pending" status.
If it remains stuck for an extended period, it’s more likely that you’ve been blocked.
You Can’t See Their Snapchat Score Anymore
Snapchat shows a user’s "Snap Score" (which reflects the number of snaps they’ve sent and received) when you’re friends with them.
If you were able to see their Snap Score before but now it’s gone, that’s a strong clue. Open their profile (if you can find it) and look for the Snap Score beneath their username.
If the Snap Score is missing, you’ve probably been blocked, unless they’ve changed their privacy settings or removed you as a friend.
They’re Missing from Your Chat History
Snapchat may erase your past chat history with someone if they’ve blocked you.
To check this, open the chat tab and look for the person’s name in your recent conversations. If the chat is gone and you haven’t manually deleted it, they may have blocked you.
If they deleted their account, the chat history would disappear too, so this isn’t always conclusive.
Check With a Second Account
One of the most reliable ways to confirm a block is by using a second account.
Log out of your Snapchat account and log into another one or ask a friend to search for the person’s username or display name.
If the person’s profile shows up on the second account but not on yours, that’s confirmation that you’ve been blocked.
Blocked vs. Removed – What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between being blocked and being removed on Snapchat is important because the signs can overlap.
When someone blocks you, they will disappear from your friends list, and you won’t be able to find them in search results.
Any snaps or chats you send will remain stuck on "Pending" with a gray arrow, and their Snap Score will no longer be visible.
Additionally, your past chat history with them will likely disappear, and you won’t be able to locate their profile from your account, but you might still see it if you search using a different account.
On the other hand, if someone has simply removed you, they will also disappear from your friends list, and your snaps and chats may stay on "Pending."
However, you can still find their profile in search results and view their Snap Score unless they’ve changed their privacy settings. Your chat history will remain intact unless you delete it manually.
If you suspect you’ve been blocked, you can confirm it by checking with a second account. If their profile appears on a different account but not on yours, that’s a clear sign that you’ve been blocked.
If you’ve only been removed, you can still search for their profile and send snaps, but they may not respond unless they re-add you.
Will Snapchat Alert You When Someone Blocks You?
Snapchat doesn’t notify you if someone blocks you and there’s no official way to check.
That’s why you need to rely on the subtle clues we’ve covered, such as missing search results, undelivered messages, vanished chat history, and a disappearing Snap Score.
Snapchat intentionally keeps this information hidden to protect users’ privacy and avoid unnecessary drama.
If you’ve been blocked, you won’t receive any messages or updates from that person unless they decide to unblock you.
This makes it tricky to confirm whether you’ve been blocked, but paying attention to these signs can give you a pretty clear answer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Snapchat Blocking
Does Snapchat notify you when someone blocks you?
No. Snapchat does not send any notification if someone blocks you. The app intentionally keeps this private, so you need to rely on indirect signs such as missing profiles, pending messages, or vanished chat history.
Can someone block you but still show up in search?
No. If someone has blocked you, their profile will not appear in Snapchat search results from your account. If you can still find them in search, they have likely only removed you as a friend.
What does “Pending” mean on Snapchat?
“Pending” usually means your message hasn’t been delivered. This can happen if the person removed you, blocked you, or hasn’t accepted your friend request. If it stays pending for a long time, blocking is more likely.
Does blocking delete chat history on Snapchat?
In many cases, yes. When someone blocks you, Snapchat may remove the chat from your conversation list. However, chat history can also disappear if the account was deleted.
Can privacy settings hide Snap Score?
Snap Score is only visible to friends. If you can no longer see someone’s Snap Score, it usually means they’ve removed or blocked you rather than changed a privacy setting.
How can I confirm if someone blocked me on Snapchat?
The most reliable method is checking from a second account. If their profile appears on another account but not yours, that confirms you’ve been blocked.
Is it possible the account was deleted instead?
Yes. A deleted Snapchat account will also disappear from search and chat history. Checking from another account helps distinguish between a block and an account deletion.
Takeaway
Finding out you’ve been blocked on Snapchat isn’t fun, but it’s better to know the truth than to be left wondering.
If you’ve noticed disappearing chats, missing Snap Scores, or "Pending" messages, there’s a strong chance you’ve been blocked.
The key takeaway? Respect their boundaries, focus on other connections, and don’t dwell on it too much. Social media is just one part of life, real connections happen beyond the screen.
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