Have you ever wondered if someone has restricted you on Instagram? Being restricted means that the user has limited your interactions with their account. You can still view their profile and posts, but your comments and messages will only be visible to you. In this blog post, we’ll go over some ways to determine if someone has restricted you on Instagram.
Also, don’t forget to check out our other article “How to Know If Someone Removed You From Close Friends?” for more tips and tricks on navigating Instagram relationships.
Leave a Comment on a Post
One of the most straightforward ways to check if you’ve been restricted on Instagram is by leaving a comment on the person’s post. When you’re restricted, your comments on the person’s posts will only be visible to you. Here’s how you can check:
- Find a Post: Navigate to the person’s profile and find a recent post.
- Leave a Comment: Write and post a comment on the photo or video.
- Check from Another Account: This is where it gets tricky. You’ll need to log out of your account and check the post from another account or as a guest. If your comment isn’t visible, then it’s possible that you’ve been restricted.
The user could have their comment settings configured to manually approve comments or hide comments based on specific keywords. So, if your comment doesn’t appear, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve been restricted—it could simply be awaiting approval.
Check Their Activity Status
Another way to determine if someone has restricted you on Instagram is by checking their activity status. When you’re restricted, you won’t be able to see when the person was last active on Instagram or if they’re currently active.
Here’s how you can check:
- Open Direct Messages: Navigate to your direct messages by tapping the paper airplane icon in the top right corner of your screen.
- Find the Conversation: Scroll through your conversations until you find the one with the person you suspect has restricted you.
- Check Their Activity Status: Under their username, you’ll see their activity status—if they have it enabled. If you don’t see anything, it could mean that they’ve restricted you.
If the person has their activity status turned off, you won’t be able to see when they were last active, regardless of whether or not they’ve restricted you.
Send a Direct Message
Sending a direct message is another way to determine if someone has restricted you on Instagram. When you’re restricted, your messages will be moved to the person’s message requests, and you won’t be able to see if they’ve read your message.
Here’s how you can check:
- Open Direct Messages: Navigate to your direct messages by tapping the paper airplane icon in the top right corner of your screen.
- Send a Message: Find the conversation with the person you suspect has restricted you and send them a message.
- Check for a “Seen” Status: After sending the message, check to see if it has been marked as “Seen.” If it hasn’t, it could mean that the person has restricted you and moved your messages to their message requests.
The person could have their message notifications turned off or simply haven’t seen your message yet. So, if your message isn’t marked as “Seen,” it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve been restricted.
Conclusion
In this blog post, we’ve explored some ways to determine if someone has restricted you on Instagram. We’ve discussed how to check by leaving a comment on a post, checking their activity status, and sending a direct message. Remember, none of these methods are foolproof, and there could be other reasons why you’re not seeing the expected behaviour.
If you suspect that someone has restricted you on Instagram, the best thing to do is to have an open and honest conversation with them. It’s possible that there has been a misunderstanding or miscommunication, and talking it out can help clear things up.
We hope this blog post has been helpful in understanding how to determine if someone has restricted you on Instagram.
