If you can no longer view someone’s TikTok profile or see their videos in your feed, there are a couple possible reasons. They may have either deleted their account entirely, or blocked you specifically. Here’s how to figure out which it is.
Check if their profile and videos are gone
The first indication is if when you go to their profile, it says “Couldn’t find this account.” And when you try to view one of their videos on your feed or in your likes, it says “Video unavailable.”
This could mean they deleted their account, or blocked you. So keep checking other places to investigate further.
See if other people can view their profile
Ask a friend if they can still view the person’s TikTok profile and videos. If your friend can see their content with no issues, then it’s likely this person blocked you specifically.
However, if your friend also gets errors trying to view their profile and videos, then the account was most likely deleted entirely.
Check from a different account
If you have another TikTok account, try viewing the person’s profile from that account. If you can see their profile and videos normally, it confirms they blocked your main account.
But if their content is unavailable on your other account too, then they have deleted their TikTok altogether.
See if they show up in searches
Do a TikTok search for their exact username. If their account doesn’t appear in the results, it likely means they deleted their account completely.
However, if you can find their profile through searching but just can’t view it from your account, then they have blocked you.
Check your message history
See if you can still view your past message conversations with this person. If the messages disappear, it indicates they blocked you.
But if you can see your old messages with them, it’s more likely they deleted their TikTok altogether.
See if they’ve blocked you on other platforms
Check whether this person has blocked you on other social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. If they blocked you across multiple platforms, it’s safe to assume they blocked you on TikTok too.
But if they are still following you and interacting with you on other platforms, they probably just deleted their TikTok rather than blocking you.
Pay attention to any recent interactions
Think back to your last interactions with this person on TikTok. Did you get in an argument or have any major disagreements? Did you post an embarrassing comment on their video?
If your last interactions were contentious, it’s likely they blocked you as a result. But if your relationship was neutral, they probably just decided to delete their account.
Consider if they said they were quitting
Did the person ever mention they were thinking of deleting their TikTok? Or did they post a “quitting TikTok” video or make statements about needing a social media break?
If so, they likely followed through and deleted their account altogether, rather than blocking you specifically.
Wait and check again later
Give it a few days or weeks and try viewing their profile again periodically. If it was a block, they may unblock you later and their content will reappear.
But if their account stays unavailable even after an extended time, that signals they likely deleted their TikTok permanently.
Ask them directly
If all else fails, you can try reaching out to ask them directly on another platform whether they deleted their TikTok or blocked you.
This is the only 100% way to know the reason. But use your best judgment in deciding whether to ask, depending on your relationship.
What to do if they blocked you
If it turns out the person did block you, don’t try to contact them demanding an explanation. Respect their decision and leave them alone.
Take some time to reflect on what may have prompted the block, and whether there are any follow-up actions you should take, like apologizing to them privately or removing any inappropriate comments you made.
In most cases, the healthiest thing is to move on. Don’t try to engage with them from other accounts or ask friends to intervene. Accept that the relationship or friendship has run its course for now.
What to do if they deleted their account
If the person deleted their TikTok entirely, don’t take it personally. People quit social media platforms all the time for various reasons.
They may have decided to take a break from TikTok or focus their time elsewhere. Or they may have graduated, gotten a new job, or made other life changes that shifted their interests.
If it’s someone you know in real life, you can stay connected through other means like texting, calling, or spending time together. For online friendships, you may have to reluctantly accept losing touch.
Let them know you’d be happy to connect again if they return to TikTok. Then go back to enjoying the platform and finding other entertaining people to follow!
Key takeaways
- Check if their profile and videos disappear, but confirm with friends if they can still see them.
- See if you can find their account through TikTok search or view it from another of your accounts.
- Notice if your messaging history disappears, or if they blocked you elsewhere.
- Consider your last interactions and if they mentioned quitting the app.
- Wait a few weeks and check again periodically to see if the block is reversed.
- Ask them directly as a last resort if you have that communication option.
- If blocked, respect their decision and reflect on what may have prompted it.
- If deleted, don’t take it personally and connect through other means if possible.
