How are messages displayed in WhatsApp if you've been blocked - briefly?
If you've been blocked on WhatsApp, your sent messages will not be delivered to the blocker and will show only one check mark (indicating that the message was sent but not delivered). You won't see any updates to the blocker's profile picture or status either.
How are messages displayed in WhatsApp if you've been blocked - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, the behavior and display of their messages change significantly for both parties involved. Here’s an in-depth look at how messages are displayed when someone has been blocked:
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For the Blocker (The Person Who Blocked):
- Once you block a contact on WhatsApp, any future messages sent by that contact will not be delivered to your phone and will never appear in your chat window. You won’t receive notifications for these messages either.
- If you try to view the blocked contact's profile information, it will show as blank or unavailable. This includes their status updates, about section, and any recent activity.
- Previously sent and received messages with the blocked contact will remain visible in your chat history until you manually delete them. However, no new messages from that contact can be seen after they have been blocked.
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For the Blocked (The Person Who Has Been Blocked):
- Initially, when a blocked user sends a message to the person who has blocked them, the message will appear as if it was sent but not delivered. This is indicated by the absence of checkmarks next to the message. Typically, messages show one checkmark when they have been sent and two checkmarks when they are delivered.
- After some time, the single checkmark might disappear altogether, indicating that the message did not reach the recipient. However, there will be no explicit notification or error message stating that the user has been blocked.
- If the blocked user tries to call the person who blocked them, the call will not go through. It may show as “trying to connect” but will eventually fail.
- The blocked user can still see the contact's profile picture and status updates if they were public before being blocked. However, attempts to send messages or make calls will not be successful.
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Additional Indicators:
- If you suspect that someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, another telltale sign is that you cannot add the contact to a group chat. WhatsApp prevents you from doing so if the user has blocked you.
- In some cases, attempting to send a message to a blocked contact might result in an error message saying "You are not authorized to perform this action."
Understanding these indicators can help users determine whether they have been blocked on WhatsApp and adjust their communication strategies accordingly.