If a number is blocked, can you still call them on WhatsApp - briefly?
If a number is blocked on your phone, you will not be able to call or message that contact through WhatsApp. This blockage applies across all communication platforms linked to the blocked number.
If a number is blocked, can you still call them on WhatsApp - in detail?
If a number has been blocked on WhatsApp, it significantly impacts the ability to communicate with that contact. WhatsApp, owned by Meta (formerly Facebook), is designed with privacy and security features in mind. When a user blocks another, several restrictions are implemented:
- Calls: Blocked numbers cannot call you via WhatsApp. The call functionality is disabled for both voice and video calls. Even if the blocked number attempts to initiate a call, it will not go through, and no notification will be received on your end.
- Messages: Similarly, messages from a blocked number will not be delivered to you. The sender may see a single checkmark (indicating that the message was sent but not delivered), but they will not receive any further indication of delivery or read status.
- Status Updates: You will not be able to view the status updates of a blocked contact, and they will not be able to see yours either. This restriction applies to both text and media updates.
- Profile Information: Blocking a number also hides their profile picture, about section, and any other personal information from you. Conversely, your profile information will not be visible to them.
- Group Interactions: If you are in the same WhatsApp group as the blocked contact, they can still see your messages and media within that group. However, you will not receive their direct messages or media outside of the group context.
- Privacy Settings: The blocked contact cannot add you to groups without your permission. They also cannot start a call with you from any group, as the call functionality remains disabled for blocked numbers even within group settings.
In summary, if a number is blocked on WhatsApp, you will not be able to receive calls from that number, and they will be unable to communicate with you effectively through messages or status updates. This ensures a high level of privacy and control over your interactions on the platform.