If a contact is blocked in WhatsApp, are messages visible - briefly?
If a contact is blocked on WhatsApp, any new messages sent by the blocker will not be delivered to the blocked user. The blocked user may still see messages sent prior to being blocked, but they cannot send new messages or make calls to the person who blocked them.
If a contact is blocked in WhatsApp, are messages visible - in detail?
When a contact is blocked in WhatsApp, the visibility of messages depends on several factors and scenarios. Here's a detailed breakdown:
- Blocking by You: If you block a contact, they will no longer be able to see your last seen status, online status, or any changes made to your profile photo. However, previously sent and received messages will remain visible in both parties' chat history. In other words, blocking does not retroactively hide past conversations.
- Blocking by Them: If a contact blocks you, you won't be able to see their last seen status or online status anymore. However, any previous messages sent and received will still be visible in your chat history with that person. You also won't be able to send new messages or make calls to this contact, but they can still message and call you.
- Group Chats: Blocking a contact does not affect group chats. If you are both part of the same group, you will still see each other's messages within that group chat. However, if you block someone in a group chat, you won't be able to view their status updates or changes to their profile picture.
- Status Updates: Blocking prevents you from seeing each other's status updates. If you have blocked someone and they update their status, you will not see it, and vice versa.
- Call Logs: After blocking a contact, calls made to or from that person will no longer appear in your call logs. However, previous call history will remain visible until you manually delete it.
In summary, while blocking a contact on WhatsApp restricts certain interactions and visibility of status updates, it does not hide previously sent and received messages. The chat history remains intact for both parties involved.