How to Unblock Someone on Facebook (and What You Should Know)

Sometimes, we block someone on Facebook. Later, we changed our minds. It’s easy to reverse. But unblocking comes with trade-offs.

Let’s know the process for how to Unblock Someone on Facebook and an effortless guide. 

Step 1: Head to your blocking settings

On desktop:

• Log into Facebook.
• Click the account menu (top right), go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings.
• Click Blocking in the left sidebar.
• Under “Block Users,” find the person you want to unblock.
• Click Unblock, then confirm.
  
  

On mobile (Android & iOS):

• Open the Facebook app.

• Tap the three-line menu icon (top right on Android, bottom right on iOS).
  
  

• Go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings.
  
  

• Tap Blocking under “Audience & Visibility.”
  
  

• Find the person and tap Unblock, then confirm again.

It’s the same process on mobile browser or Lite: find Blocking and unblock.

Step 2: What actually happens after you unblock them

• The person can now see your public posts and interactions again.

• You don’t become friends again automatically. You’ll need to send them a friend request if you want to reconnect.
  
  

• You can’t block them again for 48 hours. It’s a cooling-off window.

• Facebook doesn’t notify the person you unblocked them. But they might notice later if they search for you or see your posts.
  
  

Step 3: Wait a bit if you might change your mind

Here's something to know: if you unblock someone, you can’t block them again right away. There’s a 48-hour wait. That applies even if you’re using Messenger. It’s meant to avoid too much blocking and unblocking in a short span.

Step 4: Keep an eye on timelines and messages

You might also notice odd behavior after unblocking:

• Some people report that their activity log shows “unfollowed” someone they never followed—right after unblocking them. That’s just a UI glitch or Facebook’s way of syncing.
  
  

• Others mention that old Messenger chats vanish when a block is lifted. Yep. Your prior conversation may disappear. Be ready—unblocking doesn’t restore your chat history.
  
  

Step 5: Think before you click “Unblock”

Unblocking someone may feel like extending a truce. But it might not always be the best move. Reflect:

• Why did you block them in the first place? Was it for peace of mind?
  
  

• Are you ready to interact again or open your posts to them?
  
  

• If you're not sure, you could use Facebook’s Restricted List instead. They stay unfriended but you still control what they see.
  
  

Real stories from users

On Reddit, one user cautioned:

“If you unblock them, Facebook will not let you re-block them again for 48 hours. Don’t peek behind the door… You’ll regret it.”

Another noted no notifications go out:

“If you unblock someone, they do not receive a notification. They’ll only know if they try to interact and now it works again.”

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Final thoughts

The process for how to Unblock Someone on Facebook is easy. But it’s worth thinking twice before you do it. The move opens the door again—and you can't slam it shut for a couple of days. Chats might vanish. You’ll have to re-friend them if you want full access. 

Most importantly, there are no official alerts. They won’t know unless they try to interact. It's simple, but it carries weight.