How can I tell if I have been blocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
To determine if you've been blocked on WhatsApp, check if your messages to the contact are only showing one grey tick instead of two, indicating they haven't been delivered or read. Additionally, you won't be able to see their last seen or online status.
How can I tell if I have been blocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
To determine if you have been blocked on WhatsApp, observe the following indicators:
- Last Seen Status: If you cannot see the last seen status or online status of the contact, it could indicate that they have blocked you. However, this feature can be disabled by the user, so it is not conclusive on its own.
- Profile Picture: If the profile picture of your contact has disappeared, and only a default icon remains, it might suggest that they have blocked you. Again, users can choose to hide their profile picture from everyone or specific contacts.
- Message Delivery: When you send messages to the contact, check for the delivery status. If you see one tick (indicating the message was sent) but no second tick (indicating it was delivered), and your message does not show a "Read" receipt, this could mean they have blocked you. However, if their phone is off or they do not have an internet connection, you will also see only one tick.
- Calls: If you try to call the contact and it rings once but then goes directly to voicemail, or if your calls do not connect at all, this could be a sign of being blocked. However, this can also happen if their phone is off or they are using a different messaging app.
- Group Conversations: If you try to add the contact to a group and receive an error message stating that you cannot add them, it might suggest that they have blocked you.
- Status Updates: If you cannot see their status updates (photos, videos, or text updates), even though you previously could, this could indicate that they have blocked you. Again, users can choose to hide their status from specific contacts.
To confirm if you have been blocked, consider combining these indicators. If multiple signs point towards being blocked, it is likely that the contact has indeed blocked you on WhatsApp.