Also, keep in mind that if the person deleted their Facebook account while you had them blocked, their name will disappear from your Block list automatically. Unblocking someone on Facebook is a simple 30-second process once you know where to look (Settings > Blocking). Just remember that unblocking is not the same as adding them back as a friend—you will need to send a new request to reconnect fully.

Click your profile picture in the top right corner of Facebook. Select Settings & Privacy , then click Settings .

Open the Facebook app and tap your profile picture (or the three lines) in the top right corner (iOS) or bottom right (Android) to open the Menu .

We’ve all been there. In a moment of frustration, you block someone on Facebook—only to regret it later. Maybe you’ve made up with a friend, need to collaborate with a colleague, or simply want to reconnect with a family member.

Scroll down to the Audience and Visibility section. Tap Blocking .

In the left-hand sidebar menu, click Blocking .

Go to Facebook.com and log into your account.

| What happens ✅ | What does NOT happen ❌ | | :--- | :--- | | You can view their profile. | You do become friends again. | | You can send them a message. | Your old comments/tags do not reappear. | | They can send you a friend request (or vice versa). | They do not get a notification. | | They will appear in search results. | Your previous chat history is usually restored (if you didn't delete it). | Pro Tip: Can't Find Their Name? If you unblock someone and later try to re-block them, remember the 48-hour cooldown . If the "Block" button is greyed out or missing, just wait two days.