Do you have a frenemy on Facebook and don’t want them viewing your photos and posts? Or, Do you have an annoying Facebook friend that posts constantly?
Fortunately, Facebook allows you to block an account without them finding out. This article will walk you through blocking an account on Facebook.
Step-By-Step Guide To Blocking An Account On Facebook
Here are three ways you can avoid someone’s posts without unfriending them:
1. The Acquaintance List
Even if someone’s your friend, constant posts about what’s going on in their life can be annoying. The best action to take in such circumstances is to add that person to your acquaintance list.
Once you do this, Facebook will show you fewer posts from them. Occasionally, you’ll get updates about important things happening in their life, such as getting married or a new job.
Here is how you can add an account to the acquaintance list on your Android or iOS device:
- Click on the Account Name
- Click on the Friends icon, then select Edit Friend’s List
- Press Acquinances, then tap on Done
To ensure that accounts from your acquaintance list can’t view your posts, use the Friend except in the audience selector button.
2. Blocking Unwanted Posts
There are those Facebook friends who constantly post political rants or depressive news. If you don’t want such content on your feed, you can block updates from their account instead of blocking their account altogether.
Here’s how you can do this using the Facebook app on your Android or iPhone:
- Go to their post and click on the three dots beside it.
- Click on the Unfollow button on the pop-up menu that appears. This will permanently block their posts; however, if you change your heart, you can always undo it.
If you want to temporarily block post updates from a specific account, you can click on the snooze for a month option.
If there are other accounts whose posts annoy you, Facebook has an option that lets you unfollow batches of accounts.
If you’re using an iOS device, click on the More button on your screen’s bottom right, tap on the News Feed Preferences option, and click on unfollow accounts to hide their posts.
For Android users, click on your screen’s top right, click on News Feed Preferences or Settings, and tap on friends.
3. Use Facebook’s Restricted List
If a judgy relative is on your friend list and you don’t want to be on your toes whenever you wish to post, rather than outrightly unfriend them, you can add them to your Restricted List.
This option allows you to unfriend them without them knowing. Once you add them to the Restricted List, they won’t see your posts unless you flag them as public.
Here are the steps to follow to add an account to the Restricted List on iOS devices:n
- Go to your friends list and tap on the account
- Click on the Friends icon and select Take a Break
- On the Limit what the account will see section, choose See Options, then Select Hide your posts from the account.
If you’re using an Android device, here’s how you can achieve this:
- Go to your friends list and tap on the account you want to restrict
- Click on the Friends icon, then select Edit Friend List
- Click on Restricted
Blocking an Account on Messenger on iPhone
Once you block an account on Messenger, there’s no way they won’t know since the message won’t be sent. If you still want to block them, here are the steps to follow:
- Open the Facebook Messenger app and click on Chats
- Click on the account you wish to block
- Click on the block button
Final Thoughts
There are several ways you can block accounts on Facebook without them finding out. You can add the account to your acquaintance list, which will reduce the number of times their posts appear on your feed; you can add them to your restricted list or block updates from their account.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is blocking an account on Messenger and Facebook the same?
No, when you block an account on Messenger, the person won’t be able to message or call you. However, when you block an account on Facebook, the account will be removed from your friends list, and they will also be blocked on Messenger.
2. Can Someone know that you’ve blocked them on Facebook Messenger?
Yes, if they sent you a message on Messenger and you’ve blocked their account, their message won’t be delivered.
3. What does someone see when you block their account on Facebook?
When you block an account on Facebook, they won’t be able to view or comment on your posts. Similarly, you won’t be able to view their likes, comments, or posts.
4. How can I block an account on Facebook Without them finding out?
You can block an account on Facebook without them finding out by adding them to your restricted list, blocking their updates, or adding them to your acquaintance list.