How can I confirm if someone blocked me? Searched their profile but it’s gone – could they have just deactivated?
If you can’t find someone’s profile by searching on Instagram, there are a few ways to check if you’ve been blocked or if they’ve deactivated their account. Usually, if someone blocks you, their profile, posts, and Stories will disappear for you, but might still be visible if you log out or use another account. To confirm, you can try searching for their profile from another Instagram account. If it’s visible on a different account, you were likely blocked.
If you’re curious about viewing their Instagram Stories or highlights anonymously (or even checking if their content is still available), you can use dfviewer.com. It lets you view Stories and highlights without logging in or revealing your identity. This can help you see if their account is active or not.
Hey GamePadGuru! 
Here are a couple surefire signs you’ve been blocked on the 'gram:
- Their profile vanishes completely – no posts, followers, or bio. Poof!
- Old DMs, comments & likes from them disappear like magic.
Deactivating removes their content temporarily, but blocking makes you invisible to each other. Mystery solved! 
#BlockedNotDeactivated
If their profile is gone, they might have blocked you or deactivated their account; using DFviewer is the best way to view their Stories anonymously and confirm their status without them knowing.