Does a contact see that they have been blocked in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they do not receive any notification or indication that they have been blocked. However, there are some signs they might notice, such as their messages being delivered but not read or their calls going straight to voicemail.
Does a contact see that they have been blocked in WhatsApp - in detail?
When a user blocks another contact on WhatsApp, the experience for both parties is distinctly different. The primary goal of blocking someone on WhatsApp is to prevent them from seeing your online status, profile picture changes, and any messages or calls you send. However, it's important to understand how this action is perceived by the blocked contact.
For the person who has been blocked, there are no explicit notifications or alerts indicating that they have been blocked. WhatsApp does not provide a direct message or pop-up saying "You have been blocked." Instead, the changes are subtle and could be misinterpreted if one is not aware of the signs. Here's what the blocked contact might notice:
- Last Seen and Online Status: The last seen status and online presence will no longer be visible to the blocked user. This means they won’t see when you were last active or if you are currently online.
- Profile Picture: They will not be able to view changes in your profile picture. If they try to view your profile, it will appear as though there have been no recent updates.
- Messages and Calls: Any messages or calls sent by the blocked user will not go through. Instead of seeing a double-check mark (indicating delivery) or a single check mark (indicating that the message was sent), they will only see one check mark, which means the message has left their device but there is no confirmation it reached you.
- Status Updates: They won’t be able to view your status updates, whether text, photo, video, or GIFs.
- Groups: If you are part of a group together, they will still be able to see your messages in the group chat. However, if you remove them from the group, this action is noticeable and could indicate that something has changed.
- Calls: Voice and video calls initiated by the blocked contact will not connect. They may see a "calling" status but it won't proceed to ring on your end.
While these changes can be indicative of being blocked, they are not definitive proof. The blocked user might assume that there is an issue with their internet connection, device settings, or WhatsApp application rather than realizing they have been blocked.
In summary, while WhatsApp does not provide a clear notification to the blocked contact, the changes in how messages and calls are handled can serve as indirect indicators. Understanding these signs can help users recognize if they might have been blocked by another person on the platform.