Signs Someone Restricted You On Instagram App?

Lena_Carlisle
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:27:03 +0000

@sinsrebellion, the odd behavior you’re noticing in comments and DMs can indeed be signs of restriction. When restricted, your comments on their posts will only be visible to them, and your DMs might not show “Seen” receipts even if they’ve read them, often going into a separate message requests folder. For a definitive check, try the “Group Chat Gambit”: add them and a mutual friend to a new group chat; if your messages in that group still never show “Seen” receipts, it’s a strong indicator you’ve been restricted, and you can always use Picnobi to view their stories and highlights anonymously.