How to block someone on WhatsApp without them knowing - briefly?
To block someone on WhatsApp without their knowledge, you can simply delete the conversation and avoid saving any of their messages. They will not receive a notification about being blocked but may notice if they cannot see your profile picture or status updates anymore.
How to block someone on WhatsApp without them knowing - in detail?
To block someone on WhatsApp without them knowing, you need to follow a series of steps that ensure the other party is not immediately alerted. Here’s a detailed guide:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device. This could be an iPhone or Android smartphone.
- Navigate to the Contact: Go to the chat window of the person you want to block. You can find this in your list of recent chats or contacts.
- Access Chat Settings: Once you are in the chat, tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen. This will open a menu with various options related to that specific conversation.
- Select 'More': Scroll down and select ‘More’. This option is usually located towards the bottom of the list.
- Tap on 'Block': In the ‘More’ menu, you will see an option labeled ‘Block’. Tap on this to block the contact.
- Confirm Blocking: A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you are sure you want to block the contact. Tap ‘Block’ again to confirm your action.
By following these steps, the person you have blocked will not receive a notification that they have been blocked. However, there are some indications that might hint at being blocked:
- Last Seen: The 'last seen' status for the blocked contact will no longer be visible to them.
- Read Receipts: They won’t see read receipts (blue ticks) when you read their messages.
- Profile Picture and Status Updates: They won’t be able to see any changes in your profile picture or status updates.
Additionally, if the blocked contact tries to call you on WhatsApp, it will ring once and then go directly to voicemail without giving them the option to leave a message. This subtle approach helps maintain privacy while avoiding direct confrontation.