Meta’s Twitter-killer app Threads pulls users’ profile data from Instagram. This means you’ll be automatically blocked on Threads by those who have blocked you on Instagram. In this case, what if you want to view posts from someone who has blocked you on Threads? Here’s how to view any blocked profile on Threads.
Threads by Meta launched in over 300 countries this Thursday, and the internet is already discussing it. The app mixes the experiences of Twitter and Instagram, and netizens are dubbing it “Twittogram.” The initial episodes have been satisfying for most users, but some already have queries regarding its usage.
How To Know If Someone Blocked You On Threads?
Before you try viewing a blocked Threads account, you must ensure first if that person has blocked you. To do that, you can do several things. Firstly, you should try searching for their name in the search bar on Threads. It’s the first sign that you are blocked if you can’t find their profile.
If they ever replied to your posts or reposted them on Threads, you can go to your post and see if their responses are still available. You can also check the “Likes” of your posts and see if their name is present there. If it isn’t, then there are high chances they have blocked you.
Finally, you need to seek help from a friend who is a mutual between you two. Ask them if they can see their profile and posts. If your friend can see it but you can’t, then it’s confirmed that you are blocked. You can check with two or three friends to be completely sure.
How To View A Blocked Profile On Threads?
Now that you know that a certain Threads user has blocked you, it’s time to use some workarounds to see their profile and posts. When someone blocks you on Threads or Instagram, you can’t view their account, activity, or updates on both platforms.
Threads won’t let you view blocked profiles directly, and you can’t see their posts either. However, there are certain ways through which you can keep a check on them. Remember that you should never use the techniques to stalk someone but only to get regular updates.
1. Use A Fake Account:
The simplest way to view a blocked profile on Threads is to use an alternate or fake account. If the blocked profile you want to see is a public account, you can view their content without much effort but if their account is private, you have to hope that they accept the ‘follow request’ of your fake account.
Another limitation of fake accounts on Threads is that the app signs up users via their Instagram accounts. Hence, you’ll have to create a fake Instagram account first and then use it to sign up on Threads. Once done, you can search for the user whom you want to see and view their profile.
Another tip is to make your fake account look as real as possible. There are artificial details and pictures available online that you can use. You can also follow the known people of that Threads user before sending them a request. This would increase your chances of getting your request approved.
2. Use Threads Video Downloader Tools:
If you only want to view a certain post from a blocked Threads profile, you can use a third-party tool such as a Threads Video Downloader. It allows you to view any post from Threads without having an account. However, you must find out the direct link to the post. You can seek help from your friends for that.
Follow these steps to view a blocked Thread profile with third-party tools:
- Copy the link to the Threads post that you want to see.
- Go to Threads video download from here.
- Now paste the link that you copied earlier.
- Finally, click on “Submit” and you’ll be able to view the post.
Remember that this method only works for Threads accounts that are public. You can’t download videos or view posts from private accounts. Notably, users under 18 (or under 16 in some regions) have their Threads accounts directly set to “Private” when they sign up.
3. Seek Help From A Mutual:
The ultimate method to view a blocked profile on Threads is to seek help from a friend of yours who is also friends with the person who blocked you. The mutual contact can go to their profile, take screenshots of their bio, posts, and other stuff, and then share them with you.
You can also meet them in person and ask them to lend their phone from which you can view the blocked profile. Another way is to ask them to lend you their Threads account and then you can use it to see posts and profiles of the user who has blocked you. However, the chances of the latter happening are pretty low.
This is because you can only log in to a Threads account with the credentials of the linked Instagram profile. And Instagram users would rarely share their passwords with others due to the privacy and security of their accounts.
How To Block Someone On Threads?
If you want to block someone on Threads, there are two ways to do that. First, you can block them on Instagram, which will automatically block them on Threads. The other one is to block the person on the Threads app directly.
Assuming you are familiar with blocking on Instagram, we’d explain the process to block a user on Threads here since it’s a new app. Follow these steps:
- Launch Threads and ensure that you’re signed in to your account.
- Now go to the profile of the user that you want to block.
- You can search for them or tap on their name from the home feed.
- Tap on the three dots present on the top right section of their profile.
- Next, tap on “Block.”
- Finally, tap on “Block” once again to confirm your choice.
That’s it. Remember that when you block someone on Threads, they’ll be automatically blocked on Instagram, too (and vice versa). You can’t be in touch with a person only on a single platform.
How To Unblock Someone On Threads?
If you want to unblock someone on Threads, you can do it via the app or Instagram. Remember that unblocking them on either of the platforms will unblock them from both of them. Do it wisely.
Follow these steps to learn how to unblock a person on the Threads app:
- Launch Threads and make sure you’re signed in.
- Now go to your profile from the bottom right corner.
- Next, tap on the horizontal bars present in the top right corner.
- Next, tap on “Privacy” from the option under Settings.
- Here, tap on “Blocked” and you’ll be redirected to Instagram.
- Tap “Unblock” present next to the name of the person you want to unblock.
- Finally, confirm your selection.
That’s it. When you do this, they can see and go through your Threads and Instagram profiles. They can also DM you on Instagram and respond to your Threads, posts and reposts.
Frequently Asked Questions:
A: Yes, Threads automatically blocks users you have blocked on Instagram as both apps work on the same set of user data. Similarly, if you block someone on Threads, they’ll also be blocked from your Instagram profile. Meta confirmed this via the news release announcing the global rollout of their latest social app.
A: When a Threads user has blocked you, you can’t see their profile, posts, and reposts directly within the app. You can’t search their profile on Threads and Instagram, either. However, there are some workarounds to view blocked accounts on Threads. You can use a fake account or ask a mutual friend to help you view the profile. You can also use third-party Threads downloader tools to view their posts if you have their links.
A: You can find out if someone blocked you on Threads by searching for their name in the search bar and checking their responses under your posts. If they are unavailable, there is a high chance they blocked you. If you have ever interacted with them in Instagram DM, you can go to Instagram and check if their profile is present as “Instagram user” or “User not found” to verify this.
A: If you unblock a user on Threads, they’ll also be automatically unblocked from your Instagram account. Both are Meta apps and use the same user data for functions and operations.
Final Take:
Threads is the newest way for social media users to keep an eye on each other. The situation gets hard when you want to see posts from a certain user, but they have blocked you. This is how you can get past the limitations and view any profile on Threads, whether it’s blocked or private.
That’s it for this guide. If you need help regarding any issue, doubt, or query about the new Threads app by Meta, feel free to use the comment box. We’d be glad to hear from you.
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