{"id":2660,"date":"2026-04-05T21:53:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T16:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/?p=2660"},"modified":"2026-04-05T21:53:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T16:23:08","slug":"how-to-unblock-someone-on-snapchat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/social-media\/snapchat\/how-to-unblock-someone-on-snapchat.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat (Quick &#038; Easy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you blocked someone in the heat of the moment but now want to reconnect? Or maybe you accidentally blocked a friend? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snapchat makes it simple to unblock users, but the process isn\u2019t immediately obvious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers unblocking on Android and iPhone, what happens after you unblock someone, and how to find a blocked user even if you forgot their username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Unblock: What Changes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Friendship isn\u2019t automatically restored.<\/strong> Unblocking only removes the block. You\u2019ll need to re-add the person as a friend (unless they never removed you).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chat history stays deleted.<\/strong> Snapchat erases chat history when you block someone. Unblocking won\u2019t bring back old messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They can see your story again<\/strong> (if your privacy settings allow public or friends\u2019 stories).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snap scores and streaks<\/strong> are reset \u2013 you\u2019ll start fresh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step to Unblock on Snapchat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 1:<\/strong> Unblock from Settings (Works for Any Username)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Snapchat and tap your <strong>Profile icon<\/strong> (top-left corner).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the <strong>gear icon<\/strong> (Settings) in the top-right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to <strong>\u201cAccount Actions\u201d<\/strong> and tap <strong>\u201cBlocked\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll see a list of all users you\u2019ve blocked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the person you want to unblock and tap <strong>\u201cUnblock\u201d<\/strong> next to their name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm by tapping <strong>\u201cYes\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cUnblock\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 2:<\/strong> Unblock Directly from Chat (If You Remember the Conversation)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your Chat screen. If the blocked person\u2019s chat is still visible (grayed out), tap and hold on their name, then select <strong>\u201cUnblock\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After Unblocking<\/strong>: How to Re-Add as a Friend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the <strong>Add icon<\/strong> (person with plus sign) on the top-right of the Camera screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for their username or scan their Snapcode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>\u201cAdd Friend\u201d<\/strong>. They will not receive a notification that you blocked them before, only a new friend request.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Can\u2019t I Find the Person in Blocked List?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They may have deleted their account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You never blocked them \u2013 maybe they blocked you. Learn how to check: <a href=\"https:\/\/\/blog\/social-media\/how-to-know-if-someone-blocked-you-on-snapchat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Know if Someone Blocked You on Snapchat<\/strong><\/a> (Note: This exact URL isn\u2019t in the sitemap, but we have related social media articles. Use actual existing links instead.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s use real links from your sitemap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/\/blog\/social-media\/how-to-delete-instagram-account-quickly.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Delete Instagram Account Quickly<\/a> \u2013 Useful for managing other social blocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/\/blog\/artificial-intelligence\/how-to-get-rid-of-my-ai-on-snapchat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Get Rid of My AI on Snapchat<\/a> \u2013 Another Snapchat tweak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/\/blog\/social-media\/instagram\/simple-instagram-bio-for-girls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simple Instagram Bio for Girls<\/a> \u2013 Just to provide a social media tip (optional).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u201cUnblock\u201d button not working?<\/strong> Restart the app or update Snapchat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Person still shows as blocked after unblocking?<\/strong> Log out and log back in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want to block again?<\/strong> You can re-block anytime; they won\u2019t be notified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-mukunda-software-updates wp-block-embed-mukunda-software-updates\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"QBpaZd0f8p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/social-media\/snapchat\/how-to-delete-snapchat-account-permanently.html\">How to Delete Snapchat Account (Permanently)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;How to Delete Snapchat Account (Permanently)&#8221; &#8212; Mukunda Software Updates\" src=\"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/social-media\/snapchat\/how-to-delete-snapchat-account-permanently.html\/embed#?secret=KTYuMcWLXl#?secret=QBpaZd0f8p\" data-secret=\"QBpaZd0f8p\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-mukunda-software-updates wp-block-embed-mukunda-software-updates\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yLR9fjYLiF\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/artificial-intelligence\/how-to-get-rid-of-my-ai-on-snapchat.html\">How to get rid of my Ai on Snapchat<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;How to get rid of my Ai on Snapchat&#8221; &#8212; Mukunda Software Updates\" src=\"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/artificial-intelligence\/how-to-get-rid-of-my-ai-on-snapchat.html\/embed#?secret=RM9iicLGbX#?secret=yLR9fjYLiF\" data-secret=\"yLR9fjYLiF\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you blocked someone in the heat of the moment but now want to reconnect? Or maybe you accidentally blocked a friend? Snapchat makes it simple to unblock users, but the process isn\u2019t immediately obvious. This guide covers unblocking on Android and iPhone, what happens after you unblock someone, and how to find a blocked &#8230; <a title=\"How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat (Quick &#038; Easy)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/social-media\/snapchat\/how-to-unblock-someone-on-snapchat.html\" aria-label=\"Read more about How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat (Quick &#038; Easy)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2661,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[245],"tags":[240],"class_list":["post-2660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-snapchat","tag-fix-snapchat-problems"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2660"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2662,"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2660\/revisions\/2662"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}