How to unblock someone on Facebook from any device to see their posts again

Written by Steven John and William Antonelli

A person using the Facebook app on their smartphone in front of a laptop, which is also running Facebook. — Unblocking someone on Facebook lets you see their posts again. PK Studio/Shutterstock

2023-09-22T03:38:18.570Z

Maybe you were tired of your uncle's constant political posts. Maybe you saw enough videos of your high school classmate's cat. Whatever the reason, you blocked someone on Facebook.

But what if you want to unblock them? Facebook lets you unblock anyone quickly without alerting them. Unblocking someone will even re-add them to your Friends list if you were friends before the block.

Here's how to unblock someone on Facebook desktop or mobile.

How to unblock someone on Facebook via the Facebook website

1. From anywhere on Facebook, find and click your profile photo in the top-right corner of the page.

2. In the resulting drop-down menu, click Settings & privacy and then click Settings.

Screenshot shows where to find Settings and privacy on Facebook desktop

3. In the column on the left side of the screen, click Privacy then click Blocking.

Screenshot of Facebook desktop shows location of Privacy options

4. Go to the Blocked Users section and click Edit. Click See your blocked list.

Screenshot shows Facebook’s Blocking settings on desktop

5. Click Unblock next to the person's name who you wish to unblock.

Screenshot shows location of the unblock option on Facebook

6. Click Confirm in the pop-up window that appears.

How to unblock someone on Facebook via the Facebook mobile app

1. Open the Facebook app and tap Menu in the bottom-right corner (iPhone) or top-right corner (Android).

Screenshot shows where to find Settings on Facebook for iOS

2. In the Menu page that appears, scroll down to tap Settings & Privacy, then Settings.

3. On the Settings page, scroll down and tap Blocking.

Screenshot shows where to find Blocking on the Facebook mobile app

4. You'll be shown a full list of everyone you have blocked. Tap Unblock next to anyone's name, and then confirm by tapping Unblock again.

Screenshot shows the popup message you get on Facebook for iOS to confirm you want to unblock someone

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Steven John

Steven John has been a freelance writer for more than a dozen years and has been a regular contributor to Business Insider since 2017. His work includes a focus on the tech world, covering companies including Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Google, and others. He also reviews restaurants, shares how-to cooking articles, and writes general interest pieces.Steven also writes for publications including Architectural Digest, The Daily Beast, Forbes, and more. In the past, he also wrote for New York Magazine, Mashed, U.S. News & World Report and other outlets. He runs his own outdoor lifestyle site, Dad Gear Review, and co-hosts the Fact Trekkers podcast with his son. He has had two novels published, Three A.M. and Outrider. He graduated from Emerson College with a degree in communications focused on filmmaking.He is an avid outdoorsman and can be frequently found in a kayak or on a mountain trail, often with his family along for the adventure.Expertise:Tech industryTech hardwareOutdoorsCookingRestaurantsDIYPopular articles:Microsoft: A history of the software giant co-founded by Bill Gates, its products and services, jobs, layoffs, and moreYouTube is a major entertainment force. Here's the platform's history, plus how to create a channel and upload videos.Inside the life and career of Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, billionaire, and philanthropistTim Cook net worth: How the Apple leader earns and spends his moneyBecoming an Amazon seller is a simple process. Here's what's involved, plus how you make money and get paid.

William Antonelli

ExperienceWilliam joined Business Insider in 2019 to help found Tech Reference, a vertical dedicated to answering the internet’s most common questions about the gadgets they buy. In that role, he helped grow the vertical into a powerhouse that attracted over 20 million pageviews a month. He also wrote and edited one of Business Insider’s most successful stories: How to take a screenshot on Windows.William later became one of Business Insider's lead consumer tech reporters, writing roundups and reviews about gadgets ranging from smartphones to gaming PCs. He also established key industry contacts at brands like Apple, Google, Nintendo, and more. He’s also cited on the Wikipedia page for Among Us, an honor above all others.William’s work for Business Insider has included reviewing the best gaming laptops, publishing previews of new Nintendo games and consoles, and comparing Apple’s latest releases so readers know what’s worth their money. Across all assignments, he’s been praised for his depth of knowledge and research skills.In addition to his work at Business Insider, William’s writing has appeared in outlets like The Guardian, Polygon, Thomson Reuters’ Context, and more. He's also a regular guest on TV stations like CBS and NBC, where he provides expert analysis on AI, consumer tech, and Silicon Valley moguls.Why you can trust WilliamWilliam believes the goal of journalism should be to tell the truth, not sell products. In his reviews, William never hesitates to call out a product’s flaws, but he also has no issue complimenting features that genuinely add value.When reviewing a product, William doesn’t test it in a vacuum. He tries to incorporate each product into his daily routine to get a better sense of how it’ll work for the everyday user. And when writing, he focuses on reader comprehension. He’s talented at explaining complicated concepts in ways that all readers can understand, without losing depth or nuance — or his distinctively engaging voice.Expertise

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Consumer Technology (Laptops, PCs, video games and gaming consoles, smartphones, more)
Social Media (TikTok, X, Meta, more)
Internet Culture (Memes, influencers, viral trends)
Disinformation

EducationWilliam graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 2018. There, he studied English, communications, and adolescent education, alongside reporting news for the university’s radio and TV stations.Outside workWhen he’s not reporting, you can usually find William biking through Central Park, playing video games, or at home listening to music and writing fanfiction. He’s also a co-manager of the New York Mandolin Ensemble, one of NYC’s premier string orchestras.You can contact him at w.antonelli322@gmail.com, visit his official website at williamantonelli.com, or follow him on Twitter @DubsRewatcher and BlueSky @wantonelli.bsky.social.

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