If a number is blacklisted, is it also blocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
If a number is blacklisted by your device's call blocker or contact manager, it will not be blocked on WhatsApp. WhatsApp has its own blocking feature that operates independently of your device settings.
If a number is blacklisted, is it also blocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
If a number is blacklisted by an individual user or a group within WhatsApp, it does not automatically translate to being blocked on the platform itself. Blacklisting in WhatsApp refers to a feature that allows users to control who can send them messages directly. When a number is added to a user's blacklist, any message sent from that number will not appear in the user's chat list or notifications. However, this action does not prevent the sender from communicating with other WhatsApp users; it only affects their interaction with the specific user who has blacklisted them.
On the other hand, blocking a number on WhatsApp is a more severe restriction. When a user blocks another number, all communication between them is halted. Blocked users cannot send messages, make calls, or view the profile picture of the person who blocked them. Moreover, blocked users will not see any updates in the user's status, and they will be unable to add the blocked number to their groups. This restriction applies only to the specific interaction between the two numbers involved and does not impact the blocked user's ability to communicate with others on WhatsApp.
In summary, while blacklisting restricts a specific user from receiving messages from a particular number, it does not block that number across the entire platform. Blocking, however, prevents all forms of communication between two users entirely, but this action is also confined to their individual interaction and does not affect other users on WhatsApp.