If a contact is in the WhatsApp blacklist, what happens - briefly?
If a contact is added to the WhatsApp blacklist, they will no longer be able to send messages or calls to you through the app. This ensures that any unwanted communication from the blocked contact is effectively prevented.
If a contact is in the WhatsApp blacklist, what happens - in detail?
When a contact is added to the WhatsApp blacklist, several changes occur to restrict communication and protect privacy. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Message Blocking: Any messages sent by the blacklisted contact will not be delivered to your phone. They won't appear in your chat list or notifications. This ensures that you don't receive unwanted or spammy messages.
- Call Restriction: Voice and video calls from the blacklisted contact will also be blocked. You won't receive any call notifications, and the calls won't disturb you. However, this feature is only available on certain platforms like Android and iPhone.
- Status Updates Blocked: If the blacklisted contact shares their status update, you won't see it in your Status tab. This helps to maintain privacy by preventing unwanted content from appearing in your feed.
- No Profile Picture Visibility: You won't be able to view or download the profile picture of the blacklisted contact. This is an additional layer of privacy protection.
- Read Receipts Disabled: The blacklisted contact will not see read receipts (blue ticks) for their messages. This means they won't know if you've seen their message, providing a level of anonymity.
- Last Seen Status Hidden: Your "last seen" status will be hidden from the blacklisted contact. They won't be able to see when you were last active on WhatsApp, preserving your privacy.
- No Group Invitations: You won't receive group invites from the blacklisted contact. This prevents them from adding you to unwanted groups.
- No Contact Information Updates: If the blacklisted contact changes their phone number or any other information, you won't receive updates about these changes.
These measures collectively ensure that communication from a blacklisted contact is effectively blocked, thereby protecting your privacy and preventing unwanted interactions on WhatsApp.