How are messages displayed in WhatsApp if you are blocked - briefly?
If a user is blocked on WhatsApp, their messages will not be delivered to the blocker's device. The sender may see one check mark (indicating message sent), but no second check mark (indicating message read) will appear, indicating that the message has not been received by the recipient.
How are messages displayed in WhatsApp if you are blocked - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, the behavior of message delivery and display changes significantly. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Single Check Mark: If you attempt to send a message to someone who has blocked you, it will only show a single check mark (?). This indicates that your message has been sent from your device but not yet delivered to the recipient’s phone. The second check mark, which normally confirms delivery, will not appear.
- No Read Receipts: WhatsApp read receipts, which usually show when a message has been read (? with two ticks and a timestamp), will not be visible to you if the person who blocked you reads your message. This feature is disabled for blocked users.
- No Profile Picture or Status Update: You will no longer see the profile picture, status updates, or any changes made by the person who has blocked you. Their last seen or online status will also not be visible to you.
- Message Notification: The blocked user will receive your message, but they won’t see any notification on their phone. WhatsApp hides notifications for messages from blocked users to respect their privacy settings.
- No Delivery Confirmation: Since the single check mark does not turn into double check marks, you won't get any delivery confirmation. This can be confusing as it might seem like your message is stuck in limbo, but rest assured, the recipient has received it.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a group, you will still see their messages and they will see yours within the group chat. However, if they decide to leave the group or if they get removed by an admin, you will lose visibility into their activities outside the group.
- Calls: Similar to messages, any calls made to the person who blocked you will not go through. You might hear a message saying "your call did not connect" or something similar.
Understanding these changes can help you navigate WhatsApp more effectively if you suspect or know that someone has blocked you. It's important to respect the privacy settings of others and avoid attempting to bypass these restrictions.