How to Unblock Someone on Facebook Messenger

Messenger is an official messaging app by Facebook that allows users to text, video call, and voice call with all their friends on Facebook and Instagram. It’s an all-in-one messaging app available for free to download from the App Store and Play Store. If another user is annoying you on Messenger, you can block them or can restrict them to minimize your interactions with them. But if you have a change of mind and want to unblock those users, read this article until the end to find out how to do that. This article will help you understand the procedure to unblock someone on Messenger. After reading this article, you will certainly have comprehended all the steps required to unblock on Messenger and check your blocked list on Messenger with ease. So, let’s get started!

How to Unblock Someone on Facebook Messenger

Read this article till the end to learn the steps demonstrating how to unblock someone on Messenger in a detailed manner using the pictures for better understanding.

How Do I Find My Blocked List on Messenger?

You might have blocked many accounts on Messenger and now want to see the list of blocked accounts. So, here are the steps that will guide you to find your blocked list on Messenger.

1. Open the Messenger app on your phone.

2. Tap on the profile icon from the top-left corner of the screen.

3. Then, tap on Privacy & safety.

4. Tap on Blocked accounts to see all the blocked accounts you have in Messenger.

Also Read: How to Remove an Account from Messenger App

How to Unblock Someone On Messenger App?

Since now you can get to the blocked list on Messenger app by using the steps mentioned earlier in the article, follow the upcoming steps to unblock the person from that list.

1. Launch the Messenger app on your phone.

2. Tap on the Profile icon > Privacy & safety > Blocked accounts.

3. Then, tap on the desired account from the blocked list you want to unblock.

4. Tap on Unblock Messages and Calls.

5. Tap on UNBLOCK from the confirmation popup.

How to Unblock Someone on Facebook Messenger on Desktop?

Let’s see the steps to unblock someone on Facebook Messenger on your PC or laptop.

1. Visit the Facebook website on your browser.

2. Click on the Messenger icon > See all in Messenger.

3. Click on Edit from the Block messages section.

4. Then, click on See your blocked list.

5. Click on Unblock next to the desired account to immediately remove them from the blocked list.

Also Read: How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat and Add Them Back

How Long does It Take to Unblock Someone on Messenger?

Earlier, it used to take near about 48 hours to unblock someone on Messenger as the process for unblocking them in the backend used to take longer time. But now it is done in an instant.

Can I See Messages from Someone I Unblocked on Messenger?

Yes, you can see messages after you have unblocked someone on Messenger. Since now you have lifted all the blocking restrictions. But you cannot see the messages they sent you during blocking.

Can You Unblock on Messenger without Blocking on Facebook?

Yes, you can block and unblock someone on Messenger without blocking them on FB but the reverse of this is not true. During the blocking process, Messenger gives you the option to block on Messenger which means that messages or calls through Messenger will not be received by you, or Block on Facebook which also blocks people on Messenger.

What Happens When You Unblock Someone on Messenger?

Unblocking someone on Messenger will remove all the restrictions that you might have been placed by Messenger and you can interact with them on Messenger like normal. That means that you can chat, call and view their online status and stories on Messenger.

Do You Get Sent Messages after Unblocking?

No, you will not get sent messages after unblocking. Messages they sent you during the duration you were blocked will still never be delivered and they won’t even get it even after unblocking them.

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