Facebook Dating allows you to connect with other Facebook users who also have the Facebook Dating feature enabled. While it can be a great way to meet new people, you may encounter someone you don’t want to interact with and wish to block them.
Can you block someone on Facebook Dating?
Yes, you can block other users on Facebook Dating. This prevents them from being able to view your profile or contact you within the Facebook Dating feature.
How to block someone on Facebook Dating
Blocking someone on Facebook Dating is easy to do:
- Open the Facebook Dating app or access Facebook Dating through the Facebook mobile app or website.
- Go to your matches or messages screen and find the person you want to block.
- Tap on the three dots “…” icon next to their name or picture.
- Select “Block” from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm that you want to block the user.
Once blocked, the user will no longer be able to see your profile, send you messages, or interact with you in any way on Facebook Dating.
Unblocking someone on Facebook Dating
If you change your mind later, you can unblock the user:
- Go to the “Settings & Privacy” section in Facebook Dating.
- Select “Blocked Users”.
- Find the user you want to unblock and tap “Unblock”.
The user will then be able to view your Facebook Dating profile and match with you again if you both have each other’s profiles liked.
Does blocking someone on Facebook Dating also block them on Facebook?
No, blocking a user on Facebook Dating does not block them from viewing your regular Facebook profile or contacting you through Facebook Messenger.
Blocking only applies within the Facebook Dating feature. To block someone on Facebook proper and Messenger, you would need to block them through your normal Facebook account settings.
Can a blocked person see you visited their Facebook Dating profile?
No, a blocked person cannot see that you visited their Facebook Dating profile. Your profile and activity is completely hidden from their view once blocked.
What happens when you block someone on Facebook Dating?
Here is what happens when you block another user on Facebook Dating:
- They will no longer show up as a potential match for you.
- Any messages between you and the blocked user will be deleted.
- The blocked user won’t be able to view your Facebook Dating profile or send you any new messages.
- They won’t see you in their list of matches or be notified that you blocked them.
- You won’t be notified if the blocked user likes your profile or sends you a message.
Essentially it removes you and your Dating profile entirely from their view and prevents any further interaction from their end.
Can a blocked person create a new Facebook Dating profile to contact you?
In most cases, no. Facebook’s blocking prevents blocked users from interacting with you across any of their existing or new Facebook Dating profiles tied to that Facebook account.
However, if the blocked person creates an entirely new Facebook account and Facebook Dating profile, they could potentially match and message you again from the new profile.
How long does a Facebook Dating block last?
A Facebook Dating block is permanent until you choose to unblock the user. There is no expiration for Dating blocks.
You have complete control to decide if and when you want to unblock someone from interacting with your Facebook Dating profile.
Can I see a list of users I’ve blocked on Facebook Dating?
Yes, you can see a list of all users you have blocked on Facebook Dating:
- Go to your Dating “Settings & Privacy”
- Select “Blocked Users”
- View the list of blocked users
From here you can also unblock people if you choose.
Should I block or unmatch someone on Facebook Dating?
If someone is bothering you or making you uncomfortable, the best option is to block them. Here’s the difference between blocking and unmatching:
- Blocking prevents any further contact and hides your profile from their view.
- Unmatching simply removes the match connection but still allows them to view your profile and send messages.
Blocking is more complete and ensures no further interaction. The only advantage to unmatching is that the user won’t know you took action against them, while blocking notified the user.
Can someone on Facebook Dating tell if I’ve blocked them?
No, when you block someone on Facebook Dating they are not notified or made aware in any way. Your profile simply disappears from their perspective.
This prevents blocked users from easily creating new profiles to circumvent the block and contact you again.
Should I report a Facebook Dating profile instead of blocking?
If someone is showing inappropriate behavior that violates Facebook’s terms of service, you can and should report them above and beyond blocking them.
Use the reporting feature if you see:
- Nudity or sexual content
- Hate speech, threats, or harassment
- Fake or scam profiles
- Underage users
Reporting alerts Facebook to investigate and potentially ban the user. Blocking just prevents your individual interaction.
Can I preemptively block someone on Facebook Dating?
No, Facebook does not allow you to preemptively block someone who has not interacted with you in some way on Dating.
You have to have either matched with them, had a message conversation, or had them like your profile before the block option becomes available.
Should I block an ex on Facebook Dating?
If you wish to avoid awkward interactions with an ex, it’s advisable to block them on Facebook Dating. This prevents them from viewing your profile or trying to match and message you again.
Blocking is the only way to ensure an ex won’t be able to engage with you on the platform, since Facebook’s default is to show all friends and friends of friends potential matches.
Can I filter certain friends from seeing my Facebook Dating profile?
Unfortunately there is no way to filter specific friends from seeing your Dating profile. Facebook Dating is designed to show your profile to friends of friends by default.
If you don’t want a specific friend or group to see your Dating presence, your only option is to block them individually. Or avoid using Facebook Dating altogether.
Should I delete Facebook Dating if I’m in a relationship?
If you become involved in an exclusive relationship, it’s best practice to delete your Facebook Dating account and app.
This will prevent your partner from stumbling across your profile and removes the temptation to casually browse other options.
To fully delete Facebook Dating:
- Go to Dating > Settings
- Scroll down and select “Delete Profile”
- Confirm you want to delete your Dating profile
Your Dating presence will be erased, but your regular Facebook profile will remain intact.
Can I reuse my Facebook Dating profile in the future?
If you delete your Facebook Dating account, all your profile info and matches will be permanently removed. There is no way to reuse anything if you sign up for Dating again later.
You’ll have to create a brand new dating profile from scratch, answering all the personal questions again and building up your matches over time.
Conclusion
Blocking users is an important tool on Facebook Dating to control who can interact with you. Make use of blocking to remove unwanted matches or exes from viewing your dating profile and prevent unwanted advances.
Keep in mind that blocking only applies within Facebook Dating itself – you’ll need to block separately on Facebook/Messenger if you wish to prevent contact through those channels as well.
With the ability to easily block and report users, Facebook Dating provides the control you need to feel comfortable meeting new people online.