How Do You Know If Someone Blocks You On Tandem? (2025)

Tandem is an online language exchange app for Android and iOS devices.

It functions like a social media for language learners, which makes it very easy to find someone who shares the same interests and goals as you.

To get started on Tandem, you only need to download the Tandem app and set up your profile.

You can then look out for a like-minded partner and start the learning process through chats, video calls, and more.

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For the unversed, Tandem features three sections:

  • The Tandem Community: It helps connect with other Tandem users. 
  • The Tutors: It helps find tutors and book lessons.
  • The Chats: It helps you to view your chats. 

Tandem is quite simple to use and one can begin the chatting process quite easily.

All you need to do is find someone who looks interesting and send them a message through your profile. 

If they respond then you can start chatting with them.

However, sometimes the connection does not last long and you may get blocked. If this happens how to know if someone has blocked you on Tandem?    

Also Read > How to Fix Tandem Chat Disappeared Error  

How To Know You Have Been Blocked on Tandem?

There are certain ways one can check if they have been blocked on Tandem or if it is just due to a lost connectivity issue. 

  • You are unable to see their status.
  • Unable to see their profile updates. 
  • Unable to add them to a group
  • Unable to see their last seen status. 
  • If you send someone a message and do not get a response from them.

These are some reasons indicating that you have been blocked on Tandem. 

If a message has been sent by you and it shows just a grey mark then it is possible that the message has not been delivered. 

Also Read > How to Unblock Someone on Tandem

There could be many reasons behind the non-delivery of a message. The person could be offline, or having internet connection issues or their device is switched off. 

How To Avoid Getting Blocked

Chatting with a stranger in Tandem needs certain tact and restraint. One must always be aware that they have their preferences and quirks and your small mistake can offend them. 

  • Do try to be discrete initially.
  • Do not try to get too nosy and chatty. 
  • Do not spam, avoid sending them too many messages with every detail of your day. It is one of the ways of getting blocked.
  • Be polite and respectful of their preferences.
  • Never make fun of their mistake.
  • Avoid correcting their mistake from the first day itself. 
  • Do ask before calling them. 
  • One can also edit their profile to make it interesting to attract other users. 

We do know it is hurtful when someone doesn’t reply.

But the person may be busy with other tasks. Wait for some time they may respond. If not then there are many others you can make friends with on Tandem. 

Tandem can be downloaded from the App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android.

It has one of the best user experiences and is a delight to use and forge bonds of friendship along with learning a new language. 

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