Can a blocked person on WhatsApp see if I'm online - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they cannot see your online status or any changes to your profile picture. This privacy measure ensures that the blocked individual has no visibility into your activity on the platform.
Can a blocked person on WhatsApp see if I'm online - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they are no longer able to see your last seen status or online presence. This is because blocking effectively removes the user from your contact list and restricts their ability to interact with you in any way. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Last Seen Status: Once you block someone, they will no longer be able to see when you were last online or if you are currently online. Your status will not appear on their contact list.
- Profile Picture and Status Updates: Similarly, the blocked user will not be able to view your profile picture or any status updates you post. These changes ensure that the blocked individual has no visibility into your activity on the platform.
- Messages and Calls: Blocked users cannot send you messages or make calls through WhatsApp. Any attempt to contact you will result in a failure notice, indicating that their message could not be delivered.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of the same group, the blocked user can still see your messages and status updates within the group. However, they cannot directly contact you outside of the group context.
- Your Privacy Settings: Even if you change your privacy settings to allow everyone or only your contacts to view your last seen status, a blocked user will not be able to see this information. The block overrides all other privacy settings.
- No Notifications: You will not receive any notifications about the blocked user trying to view your profile or last seen status. WhatsApp ensures that there is no indication of their attempts to reach out to you.
In summary, blocking a person on WhatsApp effectively hides your online presence and other personal details from them. This feature is designed to protect users' privacy and prevent unwanted interactions.