Internet is one of the most affordable luxuries for some since its cost is negligible in comparison to the endless entertainment it provides. Not only that, but it’s highly efficient for meaningful networking, advertising, and consumerism. Lastly, you can choose to connect with your friends and family while cutting off other users. Even though it provides many alternatives and features, you’ll often see people complaining about how it’s not good for us.
If you’re a teenager, your parents probably disapprove of your Instagram habits. But why doesn’t everyone like its usage if it’s such an all-encompassing, utilizable resource?
Well, mostly because people don’t utilize it as a resource. Internet users seek convenience and entertainment over actual work that requires focus. If you’re still confused about what we’re referring to, a practical example might help.
If you spend most of your time on the Instagram Explore page or the profiles of celebrities and influencers, that’s how you’re wasting your time. It might make you feel nice at the moment, but it’s absolutely useless and even detrimental in the long term.
Instead, a more productive use of your time would be to learn something useful, for instance. You’ll never run out of things to learn, but after one point, you will get bored after looking at all those memes or videos. When you put your phone down after an hour of mindless media consumption, you’ll feel more unmotivated and guilty than ever.
We aren’t saying you shouldn’t use Instagram, nor should you try to quit it all at once. This is because everything is good in moderation. A little bit of Instagram daily can make you feel energized and refreshed, setting you up for your next task.
If you want to use Instagram but in a very limited capacity, we can help you. Now, we understand that you’d want to do this on your terms; after all, any external factor might make you dependent.
However, app timers, account deactivation, and asking friends and family to hold you accountable are great ways to start. In a short time, you’ll learn to do so on your own, without any help.
Today’s blog will discuss if Instagram notifies a user when you unblock them.
If You Unblock Someone on Instagram, Will They Know?
If you’re big on blocking Instagram users, we understand. Why shouldn’t we be using such a handy tool when it’s literally at our disposal? So, you might’ve wondered if Instagram notifies a user when you unblock them.
Well, the answer is no; they aren’t notified. Instagram is a large social media platform and is highly particular about your privacy and security. If they notify a user when you unblock them, it might lead them to confront you, and that’s not fair.
So, you can rest assured that anyone you’ve blocked can be unblocked without fear of immediate conflict. However, keep in mind that if they want to, they will find out; nothing is stopping them now.
How does blocking work on Instagram
Before proceeding, we’d like to bring you up to speed on the basics of blocking a user on Instagram. You see, Instagram has more than a billion monthly active users; it’s no surprise that many of them are not in complete agreement with each other.
To prevent any unpleasant incidents and an overall bad experience, Instagram offers a wide variety of security and privacy features. This involves unfollowing, removing someone from your followers’ list, blocking, reporting, restricting, and muting someone.
Blocking is one of the extremist measures; you basically stop existing on the platform for this user, and vice versa. Neither of you can visit the others’ profiles. The blocked user cannot message, audio, or video call you on Instagram.
They cannot see your posts, likes, comments, last seen, or active status, nor access your profile through tagged photos. In fact, you also have the option to prevent them from accessing your profile from any other accounts they might have or create.
All their likes and comments on your posts and vice versa will disappear permanently; even if you unblock them, those won’t return. Isn’t that so secure?
If you’d like to do this, we’ll love to help you!
Here’s how to block someone on Instagram
Step 1: Open Instagram; the first screen is the Instagram feed. At the bottom, tap the Explore icon to go to the Instagram Explore section.
Step 2: At the top of that page, you’ll see the Instagram Search bar. Tap on it and enter the name or username of the user you wish to block.
Alternatively, go to your profile by tapping the icon in the screen’s right corner; it’s a thumbnail of your Instagram profile picture. If you follow them or they follow you, tap on the respective number at the top. You’ll see the option of searching through followers and following.
Step 3: Tap on their profile and then the three dots icon at the top. Tap on the second option on the pop-up menu called Block.
Step 4: You’ll see two options: Block user or Block user and other accounts they may have or create.
Tap on whichever works best, and you’re good to go!
However, we’d like to mention that blocking someone is an aggressive move, and users don’t take it lightly. Make no mistake; they will find out and probably be upset over it.
Considering the person’s personality and your relationship with them, it’s best to think of another method. Blocking feels quite final, so unless that’s the message you want to send, it’s best to settle for ignoring or restricting them.
Now that you’ve blocked them let’s say you’ve had a change of heart. Or maybe, you decide to unblock them after a few days as you think they’ve learned their lesson. Either way, you wish to unblock them and let them into your network.
Well, don’t worry; the process to do so is incredibly simple.
Here’s how to unblock someone on Instagram
Step 1: Go to your own Instagram account, and tap the hamburger icon on the right at the top. On the pop-up menu, tap on Settings.
Step 2: Here, locate and tap on Privacy. Scroll down to Connection, and then tap on the second option there called Blocked accounts.
Step 3: Next, you’ll see a list of all the users you’ve ever blocked on the platform. Locate the user you wish to unblock, tap the unblock button beside their profile, and your work is done!
In conclusion
We’ll now simply recap all we’ve discussed today.
If you unblock a user on Instagram, there’s no reason why they will be notified. Instagram takes user privacy very seriously and won’t do anything that might have a slightly undesirable outcome.
If you wish to block someone, you’re free to do so. However, it’s best to read up on exactly how blocking on Instagram works and the extent of its impact on your visibility. After all, what if, after learning what blocking entails, you don’t wish to block them?
If you’re sure you will block them, follow our step-by-step guide for a quick and easy process. Of course, after blocking comes unblocking, and we’ve described the method of doing the same as well.
If there’s something that you don’t quite understand in the blog, ask away in the comments section!
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