Facebook Dating is a feature within the Facebook app that allows you to match and chat with other Facebook users who have also opted into Facebook Dating. It operates similarly to other dating apps, where you create a dating profile separate from your main Facebook profile and you can choose to match with other users.
Sometimes, you may find that your Facebook Dating profile has become blocked, either by Facebook’s automated systems or by other users reporting your profile. Getting blocked from Facebook Dating can be frustrating, especially if you don’t know why you were blocked in the first place. The good news is that in most cases, you can successfully unblock your Facebook Dating profile by following a few simple steps.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about getting unblocked on Facebook Dating, including:
- Why you may have been blocked from Facebook Dating
- How to appeal a Facebook Dating block
- Tips for avoiding blocks in the future
- What to do if you can’t unblock your Facebook Dating profile
Whether you were blocked on accident or due to intentional misuse of Facebook Dating, this guide will walk you through the steps to get back on track. With some patience and by following Facebook’s rules more closely in the future, you should be able to restore access to your Facebook Dating profile.
Why Was I Blocked on Facebook Dating?
There are a few potential reasons why you may have found your Facebook Dating profile blocked. Here are some of the most common causes:
You violated Facebook’s Terms of Service or Community Standards
Facebook has extensive rules and policies that apply to all features, including Facebook Dating. Some examples of violations that could get you blocked include:
- Posting inappropriate or sexual content in your dating profile
- Harassing or bullying other dating users through messages
- Creating a fake or misleading dating profile
- Spamming other users with repeated, unwanted messages
If Facebook detects any activity that goes against their Terms or Community Standards, they may take action ranging from removing the offending content to blocking your entire dating profile.
Someone reported your dating profile
Part of keeping the Facebook Dating community safe and respectful is allowing users to report profiles that seem suspicious or inappropriate. If enough people report your dating profile, Facebook will block it to prevent any potential policy violations.
Sometimes profiles get falsely reported by trolls or people who mistake an uncommon profile for being fake. But in most cases, a flood of reports suggests that something about your profile is genuinely concerning other users.
An automated system detected suspicious activity
Facebook uses automated systems to monitor for activity commonly associated with fake accounts, bots, scams and other bad actors. For example, if an account is rapidly liking, messaging or matching with many users in a short time, their systems may automatically intervene by blocking that account.
These algorithms aren’t perfect and may occasionally flag well-meaning users by accident. However, blocking is done to protect the community when an account appears to be acting outside of normal human behavior.
Your main Facebook account was disabled
Since Facebook Dating lives within the main Facebook app, any restrictions placed on your overall Facebook account also apply to your dating profile. If your main Facebook account gets disabled due to violations, you will be automatically blocked from accessing Facebook Dating until the account restrictions are removed.
You changed your age to under 18 years old
Facebook Dating is only intended for adult users aged 18 and up due to legal restrictions. If your main Facebook account has your age listed as under 18, your dating profile will automatically become inaccessible. You would need to update your listed age on your regular Facebook profile to regain access.
How Do I Appeal a Facebook Dating Block?
If you feel your dating profile was blocked unfairly or by mistake, you can appeal the block directly to Facebook and request a review. Here are the steps to appeal a Facebook Dating block:
Step 1: Request a review in Facebook Dating
Open the Facebook app and go to the Facebook Dating section. You should see a notice that your profile is blocked. There will be an option to “Request Review”. Select this to start your appeal process.
Step 2: Choose a reason for your appeal
Facebook will ask you to explain why you are requesting a review. Choose the option that best represents your situation, such as “I think Facebook made a mistake” or “I don’t understand why I’m blocked”.
Step 3: Provide additional details
Use this opportunity to give Facebook any extra context that could help them understand why your profile should be unblocked. Be polite and truthful in your explanations. Getting angry or confrontational is unlikely to help your appeal.
Step 4: Wait for Facebook to review your request
Once you submit your appeal request, it will go to Facebook’s Community Operations team for review. This process can take anywhere from one day to a few weeks depending on how backed up they are. All you can do is wait patiently during this time. Avoid repeatedly appealing as that will only slow them down further.
Step 5: Check back on the status of your appeal
Periodically open Facebook Dating to see if your block notice has changed or disappeared. If your appeal was successful, you should regain full access to Facebook Dating again. If the block notice remains unchanged, unfortunately your appeal was denied and your account will stay blocked.
Tips to Avoid Getting Blocked Again
If your appeal is approved and you regain access to Facebook Dating, it’s important to take steps to avoid getting blocked again in the future. Here are some tips:
Carefully review Facebook’s dating policies
Make sure you thoroughly understand what types of content and activity are not allowed on Facebook Dating. Ignorance of the rules is no excuse – if you violate their policies, your profile may get blocked again, even if unintentionally.
Keep your profile appropriate
Do not post any nude, sexual, offensive or inappropriate photos or text in your dating profile. Facebook checks these profiles closely to keep their platform safe. Promptly remove anything that could be considered questionable.
Be authentic and honest
Do not misrepresent yourself by posting fake photos or lying about your age, location, job, interests, etc. Pretending to be someone you’re not will get you reported and blocked very quickly.
Engage respectfully with matches
Harassing other users, sending unwanted explicit messages, or spamming matches with repeated texts can all lead to blocks. Be considerate in your interactions.
Don’t automatically match with every profile
Matching with profiles indiscriminately or at high frequency will look suspicious and could trigger automated blocking. Manually review and selectively match with people you are genuinely interested in getting to know.
Report other problematic profiles
Help keep the community safe by reporting any dating profiles that appear fake, abusive or violate Facebook’s rules. The more we look out for each other, the better experience everyone will have.
What If I Can’t Unblock My Facebook Dating Profile?
In some cases, you may go through the appeal process and still not have success getting your dating profile unblocked. This likely means whatever policy violations that got you blocked originally were severe enough that Facebook does not feel comfortable reinstating your access. When this happens, here are some next steps to consider:
Request a review from Facebook support
If you strongly feel your dating profile has been unfairly blocked, you can reach out to Facebook’s general support channels to ask for a further review. This could include contacting them on Facebook, Twitter, their help center or by email. Provide as much context as possible.
Make a new dating profile
As frustrating as it is, the simplest path forward may be to cut your losses and create an entirely new Facebook Dating profile. Use what you learned to make sure your new profile follows all Facebook’s rules.
Use a different dating app
If the Facebook Dating community is no longer a good fit, uninstall the app and try connecting with people on a different dating platform instead. You’ll have a fresh start and can apply lessons learned.
Focus elsewhere for a while
Sometimes a break is the healthiest option. Take time away from online dating apps completely to work on yourself, meet people offline, and re-energize. You can revisit dating apps later when in a better frame of mind.
Conclusion
Getting blocked from Facebook Dating can be an extremely frustrating experience, but don’t panic. In many cases, by thoughtfully appealing the block and committing to following Facebook’s rules moving forward, you can successfully regain access to the dating platform. Be patient as the appeal process can take some time.
If you remain blocked even after repeated appeals, consider it may be the universe’s way of nudging you to take a break and shift your romantic energy to healthier places. Don’t be afraid to explore other dating apps or real world connections. With the right mindset, staying open and learning from past mistakes, you’ll be on your way to finding meaningful matches again in no time.