Seeing the word “delivered” under a Snapchat you sent can sometimes be confusing or concerning. There are a few different reasons why your Snap might say delivered even if the recipient hasn’t opened it yet.
What does “delivered” mean on Snapchat?
On Snapchat, the word “delivered” under a sent Snap means that your Snap has successfully reached the Snapchat server. It does not necessarily mean that the recipient has seen or opened the Snap yet. There are a few scenarios where a Snap can say delivered but the recipient hasn’t viewed it:
- The recipient has not opened Snapchat recently. The Snap is sitting on Snapchat’s server waiting for the recipient to open the app.
- The recipient has their phone turned off or in airplane mode. The Snap cannot be pushed to their phone.
- The recipient has poor internet connection. The Snap is having trouble getting from the server to the recipient’s phone.
So essentially, “delivered” indicates your Snap has reached Snapchat’s server, but the recipient may not have downloaded it or viewed it yet. It is Snapchat’s version of a “sent” notification and does not confirm the recipient has actually seen your Snap.
Does “delivered” mean I’m blocked?
Not necessarily. While getting constantly “delivered” notices can sometimes mean you’ve been blocked, there are other reasons this can happen besides being blocked:
- The recipient may have just been busy and hasn’t been on Snapchat.
- Their phone may be turned off or without reception.
- They may have notifications turned off for Snapchat.
- Your messages could be getting caught in their message requests filter if you aren’t good friends.
However, if you consistently see “delivered” on your Snaps to one person and they never respond, it could be a sign that you are blocked. Here are some indications that you may be blocked:
- The recipient opens Snaps from other friends but not yours.
- Your chat disappears from their recent chats bar.
- Your Bitmoji disappears from their friend list.
- You can no longer view their public Snapchat story.
If you are continually seeing “delivered” without the recipient ever viewing your Snaps, they probably have you blocked. But it’s not a definite sign of being blocked, so you may want to follow up with them through another communication method before assuming you’re blocked.
Why would someone block me on Snapchat?
There are a few common reasons someone might block you on Snapchat:
- You’ve sent them too many Snaps. Getting Snap after Snap when they haven’t replied can come across as spam.
- Your Snaps are unwanted. They may find the content of your Snaps annoying, offensive, or inappropriate.
- They want distance. Perhaps they decided they no longer want to interact with you or be Snapchat friends.
- You had a fight. A disagreement may have prompted them to block you.
- They’re in a relationship. Their significant other may have asked them to block you.
- They’re doing a friend purge. Some people routinely clear out people they no longer talk to.
Think back on your recent Snapchat exchanges to see if you may have done anything that provoked being blocked. If you can’t think of anything and aren’t sure why you were blocked, it may be worth reaching out on another platform to politely ask why.
How can I tell for sure if I’m blocked?
There are a couple ways to definitively confirm if someone has blocked you on Snapchat:
Try to view their Snapchat profile
Pull up their profile screen, either by searching their name or going to your chat with them. If it says “Could not find [username]” where their Bitmoji and name should be, they have likely blocked you.
Send them a text Snap
Send a simple “hello” as a text Snap. If it instantly says delivered and never switches to viewed, you are almost certainly blocked.
Call them on Snapchat
Initiate a Snapchat call with them. If the call instantly fails or you get an error message, they have you blocked.
Add them as a friend
Try adding them as a friend, even if you were already friends before. If Snapchat says “Sorry, no results found” when you search their username, you’ve very likely been blocked.
What happens when you block someone on Snapchat?
When you block a user on Snapchat, here is what they will see from you:
- They can no longer view your story or send you snaps.
- You disappear from their friends list.
- Your chat screen disappears.
- Your Bitmoji vanishes from group chats.
- Your score no longer increases for them.
- They can’t see your location on Snap Map.
So in summary, when blocked all communication is cut off from your side, even if they try to interact with you. Blocking is the most complete way to prevent someone from contacting you on Snapchat.
Can you unblock someone on Snapchat?
Yes, Snapchat does allow you to unblock users if you change your mind later. Here is how to unblock someone:
- Go to your Snapchat settings.
- Tap “My Account” then “My Friends.”
- Tap “Blocked Accounts.”
- Tap the “Unblock” button next to the user you want to unblock.
Once unblocked, that user will again be able to view your stories and send you Snaps. Unblocking reconnects communication both ways.
What happens when you are blocked on Snapchat?
When someone blocks you on Snapchat, here is what changes from your side:
- You can no longer view their stories or send them Snaps.
- Your messages will instantly say “delivered.”
- You disappear from their friends list.
- Your chat screen is no longer visible.
- Your Bitmoji vanishes from any group chats.
- You can no longer see their location on Snap Map.
Essentially, you will no longer be able to interact with them at all on Snapchat. All communication is severed when you are blocked by another user.
Can you find out if someone blocked you on Snapchat?
Snapchat doesn’t directly notify you if you’ve been blocked. However, there are some telltale signs that can help you figure it out:
- Your messages say “delivered” but never show as opened.
- Their Bitmoji disappears from your friends list.
- Your chat screen together vanishes.
- Their username comes up as “could not find user.”
- Your calls to them instantly fail.
If one or more of those things happen when messaging someone who was previously replying, it likely means you’ve been blocked. There is no official notification, but the indirect signs point to a block.
Should I confront them if I’m blocked on Snapchat?
It’s best not to confront someone who blocked you on Snapchat. Since you can no longer message them, bringing it up on another platform may come across as desperate or pushy. Here are some tips on handling being blocked maturely:
- Respect their decision. Even if it hurts, allow them their space.
- Reflect on if you may have done anything to cause it.
- Don’t obsess over the reasons why.
- Accept that the relationship has changed.
- Move on when you’re ready.
Confronting them will likely only drive them further away. Accept that you may never know their reasons and work on rebuilding your confidence.
Can you see old Snapchat messages if you’re blocked?
No, you cannot retrieve old Snapchat messages or chat history if the user has blocked you. Here’s why:
- The chat screen disappears when you’re blocked, along with all past Snaps.
- Snapchat deletes unopened Snaps after 30 days.
- Opened Snaps disappear after viewing.
- Chat history cannot be accessed if the chat is gone.
So being blocked essentially erases your messaging history with that person. Snapchat’s ephemeral messaging means previous Snaps and chats are inaccessible after being blocked.
Can someone still view your Snapchat story if they blocked you?
No, if someone blocks you on Snapchat, they can no longer view any part of your Snapchat presence. This includes:
- Your personal story
- Any public stories you post to
- Your Bitmoji stories
- Any group stories with your content
- Memories or highlights you post
- Your location on Snap Map
Blocking prevents someone from seeing anything you post to Snapchat. Your entire account is invisible to users who have blocked you.
Can you be unblocked on Snapchat without knowing?
Yes, since Snapchat doesn’t directly notify you of blocks, it’s possible to be unblocked without realizing you had originally been blocked. Here’s how:
- You wouldn’t know you were blocked unless you noticed signs like delivered Snaps.
- If later unblocked, chat and messaging return to normal.
- You likely assume chat was down or they had notifications off.
- The block and unblock can happen without you being aware.
So someone could block you for a time, then change their mind and unblock you later. If you didn’t notice the indirect signs of the block, you’d never know you had been temporarily blocked!
Conclusion
Being blocked on Snapchat can be a confusing and hurtful experience. While the “delivered” notification is not a definite indicator of a block, if combined with other signs like disappearing messages it likely means you’ve been cut off. Don’t confront someone who blocked you; respect their decision for distance. Reflect on the situation, learn from it, and simply move forward knowing former Snaps are in the past.