How do I know if I have been blocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
To determine if you have been blocked on WhatsApp, observe the status and message delivery indicators. If your messages are not being delivered (indicated by a lack of checkmarks) and the contact's last seen or online status is no longer visible, it is likely that you have been blocked.
How do I know if I have been blocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
To determine whether you've been blocked on WhatsApp, there are several indicators to consider:
- Last Seen Status: One of the most telling signs is that you can no longer see the person's last seen status or online status. While this feature can be disabled by the user, if it was previously visible and suddenly disappears, it could indicate a block.
- Profile Picture: If the profile picture of the contact has disappeared, it might suggest that they have blocked you. However, this alone is not conclusive as users can choose to hide their profile picture from everyone.
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Messages: When you send a message to someone who has blocked you, there are specific behaviors to observe:
- The message will remain with only one checkmark (indicating it was sent but not delivered). It won't turn into two checkmarks or have the "Read" label below it.
- If you try to call the person using WhatsApp, the call will not go through and you may see a message saying "Call ended" or "Your call did not connect".
- Group Conversations: Blocking affects only one-on-one conversations. If you are part of a group with this person and they have blocked you individually, you'll still be able to see their messages in the group chat and send them messages there. However, they won't receive your direct messages or calls outside the group.
- Contact Information: When someone blocks you, their contact information might disappear from your list. This isn’t always the case, but it can happen depending on how your contacts are synced.
- Status Updates: You won't be able to see their status updates anymore. If they post a new status, it will not appear in your Status tab.
- Read Receipts and Delivery Notifications: You won’t receive read receipts (double checkmarks) or delivery notifications for messages sent to the person who has blocked you. Your messages will remain with only one checkmark indicating they were sent but not delivered.
If several of these signs are present, it is likely that you have been blocked on WhatsApp. However, it's important to remember that none of these indicators alone can confirm a block, as users may choose to disable certain features for privacy reasons.