Can a blocked user see that they've been blocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
A blocked user cannot see that they have been blocked on WhatsApp. The app does not provide any direct notification or indication to the blocked user about their status.
Can a blocked user see that they've been blocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, the experience and visibility of this action vary between the blocker and the blocked user. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
For the blocker:
Once a user blocks another person on WhatsApp, they will no longer see any updates from that contact. The blocked user's messages will not be delivered, and no notification will appear for those messages. Additionally, the blocker will not see any status updates or profile picture changes made by the blocked user. Essentially, all communication from the blocked user is halted at the blocker's end.
For the blocked user:
The experience for a blocked user on WhatsApp is more subtle and less obvious. They will still be able to send messages to the person who has blocked them, but these messages will never be delivered. Instead of showing one checkmark (which indicates that the message was sent), the blocked user will see two checkmarks if they have read receipts turned off, or no checkmarks at all if read receipts are on, giving a false impression that their messages were successfully received.
Furthermore, the blocked user will not be able to see the blocker's last seen status or online status. If they try to call the blocker, the call will not go through and will show as failing. The blocked user’s profile picture, about section, and status updates will also remain visible to the blocker, but this does not mean that their messages are being received.
In summary, while a blocked user can still attempt to communicate with the person who has blocked them, they will receive no indication that their messages are not being delivered or read. The absence of delivery confirmations and the persistence of one-sided communication might raise suspicions, but there is no direct notification or clear sign from WhatsApp indicating that they have been blocked.