Have you ever realized that you suddenly don’t see someone as often as usual on your Instagram? This could mean that they’ve restricted you.
Instagram makes it easy for you to connect with millions of other users across the globe, and people often find that they rack up a significant number of followers, sometimes without even realizing it.
However, sometimes you may encounter someone who you want to interact with less on the platform for whatever reason. Muting or blocking these accounts is usually the easiest solution in these scenarios, but some people choose to ‘restrict’ certain users.
What happens when you restrict someone on Instagram?
Restricting someone means they won’t be able to see when you’re online or if you’ve read their messages, and new comments they leave on your post can only be seen by them. You are also able to approve their comments so that others can see them.
How to tell if someone restricted you on Instagram
The simplest way to figure out whether you have been restricted is by using another account or a friend’s account and comparing it to the account you believe has been restricted.
Try leaving a comment on the other person’s post with your original account, and then view that same post through a different account. If your comment doesn’t appear when viewing it through a second account, this is a sign that you could have been restricted, as the original poster would have to approve your comment before it can be seen by others.
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You can also check your messages on the app. If you have had a direct message conversation with that person, you could also try comparing a user’s activity status on different accounts.
But if you can’t see their activity status on your account, but you can on another, there’s a chance you could have been restricted. However, this method is less reliable than the other.
If you have been restricted by that user, we do not encourage attempting to contact them through a separate account.
If you want to know more about how to use Instagram, check out our other guides including how to see your first-liked Instagram post and how to re-share a post to your Story on Instagram.
