Check the last connection time
One sign that someone might have blocked you on Telegram is if you can't see their last connection time. To check if you can see a contact's last connection:
1. Open the conversation with said contact on Telegram.
2. Look at the space below the contact's name.
If you can't see any information about their last connection, this could be a sign that you've been blocked. However, you should keep in mind that this can also be due to privacy settings, as users can hide their last connection time from their contacts or from all users in the privacy options.
Check status online
Telegram shows the real-time online status of those contacts you are talking to. If someone is online and you are enabled to see their status updates, their status will be displayed as "online" at the top of the chat window.
If you suspect someone has blocked you, you can also monitor their online status changes. If this is the case, the online status of that contact will not change or update, even if you know that person is actively using Telegram.
Try sending them a message
One of the most effective ways to find out if someone has blocked you on Telegram It is by sending a message. When a user blocks you, your messages will not be delivered. To try it, follow these steps:
1. Open the conversation with the contact in question.
2. Write a message and send it.
If the message shows a single tick or check mark next to it, it means that it has been sent from your device but has not been delivered to the contact. If the message never receives a second tick, this could indicate that you have been blocked.
Check profile photos
Another indicator that someone has blocked you on Telegram is if you cannot see their profile photo or if it is not updated. If a contact has blocked you, you'll likely see a generic profile picture and won't be able to see their photo updates.
Please note that this may also be attributable to the user's privacy settings, so it is a sign that, while it may be indicative of blocking, should not be taken as a definitive confirmation.
Try adding the contact to a group
Lastly, you can check if someone has blocked you by trying to add them to a group. If the user has blocked you, you will not be able to add them to any group. To test it:
1. Open a group conversation on Telegram.
2. Tap on the group name and select “Add Member.”
3. Search and select the contact in question.
If you see an error message stating that you cannot add that user to the group, it is likely that you have been blocked.
While these key indicators don't guarantee a definitive answer as to whether someone has blocked you, they can be helpful to get an idea. The Privacy is a key component in Telegram and as such, there is no foolproof way to confirm a lock. But if you see several of these signs, it is very likely that you have been blocked.
