If you’re wondering how to tell if someone blocked you on Instagram or deleted their account, follow this simple guide. Identifying what happened is straightforward with the right steps:
- Search their username: If it doesn’t appear, they may have blocked you or deleted their account. Try searching from a different account to verify.
- Check DMs: If their name in your direct messages appears as “Instagram User” and their profile picture is missing, their account may be deleted (source: Instagram Help).
- Profile access: Visiting their profile directly shows “User not found” if blocked, but if logged out, you might see their profile, confirming they’ve blocked you.
For more details, visit Instagram Help.