If a contact is blocked, can they still message me on WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, that person will not be able to send you messages or see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to your profile information. Additionally, the blocked user cannot add you to groups. This ensures that communication from the blocked contact is effectively prevented.
If a contact is blocked, can they still message me on WhatsApp - in detail?
If a contact is blocked on WhatsApp, their ability to send messages to you is significantly impacted. When you block someone on the platform, several changes occur that limit their communication capabilities:
- Message Delivery Status: The blocked contact will not see your last seen or online status. This means they won't know whether you are currently active on WhatsApp. Additionally, their messages will not be delivered to you, and they won’t receive read receipts or delivery confirmations for any messages they send.
- No Profile Picture or Status Visibility: Blocked contacts cannot view your profile picture, about section, or status updates. This ensures that they have no access to personal information you might share publicly on WhatsApp.
- Calls Restrictions: If the contact tries to call you via WhatsApp, their calls will not go through. You won’t receive any notification of missed calls from them, and they won't be able to leave a voicemail message.
- Group Interactions: If both you and the blocked contact are part of the same WhatsApp group, the blocked contact can still send messages within that group. However, their messages will not appear in your chat feed, protecting your privacy while allowing group interactions to continue uninterrupted for other members.
- No Notifications: You won’t receive any notifications or alerts about messages or calls from the blocked contact. This ensures that you remain undisturbed by any attempts they might make to reach out.
In summary, while a blocked contact on WhatsApp cannot directly message you or see updates in your status, their ability to communicate within shared groups remains unaffected. The blocking feature is designed to provide a high degree of privacy and control over who can interact with you on the platform.