There is no system-generated alert, no push notification to their phone, and no email that says, “Congratulations, [Your Name] has unblocked you!”

Here is the short answer, followed by everything else you need to know. Facebook does not send a notification when you unblock someone.

So go ahead. Release that digital padlock. Just remember: unblocking isn’t the same as re-friending. And if you’re not ready to talk, simply unblocking doesn’t mean you have to reach out.

We’ve all been there. You had a falling out with a friend, an ex, or that one acquaintance who wouldn’t stop sharing conspiracy theories. So, you blocked them. Out of sight, out of mind.