How to Tell if Someone Blocked You on Telegram

Telegram does not tell you when you are blocked, but signs include no profile photo, "last seen a long time ago", and messages that stay on one tick.

Signs you may be blocked

• Their profile photo disappears for you.
• Their last seen shows "a long time ago" instead of a time.
• Your messages show one tick and never two.
• Calls do not connect.

Other explanations

• They hid their last seen and photo in privacy settings.
• They deleted their account: it then shows as "Deleted Account".
• They have not opened Telegram for a while.

One sign alone means little. Several together, appearing at the same time, suggest a block.

What you can do

Respect it. Messaging from other accounts to get around a block can lead to your account being limited for spam.

Privacy settings to know

Settings › Privacy and Security lets you control who sees your number, photo and last seen. See Telegram phone number privacy.

Blocked in groups vs blocked in private

A block only affects private chats. If you share a group, you can still see each other's messages there unless an admin removes you. Being removed from a group or channel is a separate action by an admin, not a block.

FAQ

Does Telegram notify you when blocked?

No.

What does "last seen a long time ago" mean?

They may have blocked you, or hidden their last seen, or not used Telegram for over a month.

Can a blocked person see my profile photo?

No, it is hidden from them.

Related: Telegram privacy · channel cannot be displayed · Telegram limits.