Restrict or unrestrict someone on Messenger
- Tap Chats to view your conversations.
- Swipe left on your conversation with the person you'd like to restrict.
- Tap More, then tap Restrict.
What is the difference between Block and restrict on Messenger?
When you put someone on the Restricted list, you continue to remain friends on Facebook. However, blocking a person unfriends you. Meaning, you both will be removed from each other's friends list.