If you have ever tried to message a friend on Facebook Messenger only to be met with the frustrating message “This person is unavailable on Messenger,” you know how annoying it can be.
This error message can appear for a variety of reasons, but if you are sure you haven’t been blocked by your friend, it can be even more confusing.
In this blog, I will discuss the possible reasons for the “This person is unavailable on Messenger” but not blocked error message, and how to fix it.
Why Does It Say This Person Is Unavailable On Messenger But Not Blocked?
If you are seeing the error message “This person is unavailable on Messenger” but you have not been blocked by them then there are a few other potential reasons for that such as:
1. The Person’s Account May No Longer Exist
If the person has deactivated their Facebook or Messenger account, or if their account has been suspended by Facebook, you will be unable to contact them.
You can try connecting with a mutual friend to see if they can access the person’s account and confirm if this is the case.
2. There May Be Technical Issues With Facebook
If the Facebook/ Messenger is having technical issues, it may be causing problems with messaging.
You can check the Facebook Help Center or the Downdetector website to see if there are any known issues that could be causing the problem.
3. Temporary Issue With Messenger
Sometimes, Messaging issues on Facebook Messenger can be temporary and resolve themselves after a short period of time.
So, Wait for some time and then trying again later to see if the issue has been resolved.
This Person Is Unavailable On Messenger But They Can Message Me
If you are seeing the error message “This person is unavailable on Messenger” but they are able to message you, it is possible that there is a bug/ glitch in the Messenger.
This could be causing problems with your ability to send messages, but not with your ability to receive them.
One thing you can try is logging out of the Messenger and then logging back in again.
This may help resolve any temporary issues that may be causing the problem.
If logging out and back in does not help then you may want to try restarting your device or checking for updates to the Messenger app.
This Person Is Unavailable On Messenger But Can See Profile Picture
If you are seeing the error message “This person is unavailable on Messenger” but you are still able to see their profile picture, it is possible that there is a bug/ glitch in the Messenger that is causing problems with your ability to send messages, but not with your ability to view their profile information.
One thing you can try is logging out of the Messenger and then logging back in again.
This may help resolve any temporary issues that may be causing the problem.
If logging out and back in does not help, you may want to try restarting your device or checking for updates to the Messenger app.
