How to Tell if You're Restricted on Facebook

Today, Mytour will guide you on how to find out if someone on Facebook has restricted you from seeing certain personal details on their profile. The 'Restricted' list differs from the 'Blocked' list—if someone restricts you, you can still view their public posts and anything shared on mutual friends' pages.

Visit their profile page. If directly asking the person isn't a good idea, the best approach is to check their Facebook profile.

Look for a gap at the top of their profile page. This is often a sign that there's a separation between their private and public posts. If you're restricted, you won’t be able to see private posts, and that section will show as empty.

• Although you might be restricted, depending on when they post something publicly, you might not notice the gap.

Notice if all their posts are set to public. Usually, these posts will be found below any empty spaces (if present). If you see a 'Public' globe icon next to the timestamp of each post, it means you can only see their public content.

Look for missing content. If you can no longer see photos or posts you once saw, it could be a sign that you’ve been restricted.

Ask a mutual friend to check their timeline. Even if you can’t see private photos or posts from this person, they might have just deleted old content or set their account to private for everyone on Facebook (not just you). You can confirm this by asking a mutual friend to check their timeline and see if they notice anything different from what you see.

Ask them directly if they have restricted you. There’s always a chance that this action was just an accident, as the 'Restricted' list is located close to the custom list section.