What Happens When You Restrict Someone on Instagram?

Have you ever thought about what happens when you restrict someone on Instagram?

Or perhaps, do you know how the restrict feature of Instagram actually works?

If not, we’re here for you.

In this blog post, we’ll discuss what restrict mode is, what happens when you restrict someone on Instagram, and how you can do it.

I have tried to keep the blog post on point without any bluffs or unnecessary extra information to help you understand how this super useful feature of Instagram actually operates.

So, without wasting any further time, let’s dive right in.

What is Restrict Mode on Instagram?

Before we discuss what happens when you restrict someone on Instagram, let’s first understand what it actually is.

Restrict mode is a key privacy feature that Instagram introduced in 2019 to help users protect their private space more efficiently.

This feature allows you to limit interaction with specific individuals without unfollowing or completely blocking them on the platform.

The best part is that the other person will never know you have restricted their account. You can still maintain a healthy relationship with them while putting aside the drama and keeping your peace of mind intact.

What Happens When You Restrict Someone on Instagram?

Here comes the most crucial question — What does restricting someone on Instagram do?

Now that you know what restrict mode is let’s explore what actually happens when you press the “Restrict” button on Instagram.

1. Comments Will Be Hidden

When you restrict someone, the person will be allowed to comment on your posts.

However, the comment will be hidden from the rest of the world, and only you and that person can see it.

This will keep your Instagram posts clean from unwanted or mean comments without deleting them.

You will also have the option to approve the comments if you want the rest of your followers to see them.

And as usual, you can also delete the comments if you want.

This is an excellent option to help you manage negative comments while avoiding any personal conflict.

2. Active Status Will Be Turned Off

Another thing that happens when you restrict someone on Instagram is that your active status is hidden from that user.

The user on the other end will not be able to see when you are active on the platform, even if you have the “Activity Status” feature turned on.

If you believe someone has been spying on your activity, this feature gives you peace of mind and helps you avoid embarrassing situations.

But remember, when you restrict someone, you also won’t be able to see their current activity status.

3. Messages Will Move to The “Message Request” Section

Do you want to avoid someone’s messages, but they keep popping up in your inbox?

Simple — Restrict the user.

When you restrict someone on Instagram, their new and older messages will be moved to the “Message Request” section of your inbox.

This is the same section where messages from people you don’t follow or interact with often go.

You also won’t get any notification for the messages. You can choose to read, ignore, or delete these messages at your own convenience.

How to Restrict Someone on Instagram

If you’re unaware of how to use the “Restrict” feature of Instagram, here’s how you can restrict someone by following some simple steps:

Step 1. Open the Instagram and head over to the profile you want to restrict.

Step 2. Tap on “Three dot line” from the top right corner of the screen.

Step 3. Tap on “Restrict”.

And that’s how easily you can restrict anyone from commenting, texting, or tagging you in their posts.

How to Unrestrict Someone on Instagram

What if you want to unrestrict someone later on?

Is it possible?

Yes, it’s completely possible to unrestrict someone on Instagram.

Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1. Open Instagram and search for the profile you have restricted.

Step 2. Tap on “Unrestrict” (You will get the option below the bio section).

Once you click on that, that account will be unrestricted.

They can now comment on your posts, text you, and even tag you in their posts freely without any restrictions.

FAQs

How long does an Instagram restriction last?

Instagram restrictions last almost forever. Until you unrestrict them, the account will stay in restrict mode forever.

How do you know if someone has restricted you on Instagram?

You can’t really find out if someone has restricted you. You can ask personally if you already have a relationship with the person outside of Instagram.

Can restricted accounts see my story?

Yes, restricted accounts can see your story and all your posts as well.

Conclusion

When you restrict someone on Instagram, three things happen:

• Their comments become invisible to the outside world.
• Your active status will be hidden from them.
• Their messages will move to the “Message request” section.

It’s a great feature that you can use if you want to avoid someone, but you can’t block them for a reason.

It allows you to protect yourself from unwanted interactions without causing any drama or making it obvious to the other person.