If a number is blocked in WhatsApp, does the subscriber see the block - briefly?
When a number is blocked on WhatsApp, the subscriber typically does not receive any notification or indication that they have been blocked. The blocking action is designed to be discreet and untraceable by the recipient.
If a number is blocked in WhatsApp, does the subscriber see the block - in detail?
When a user blocks another contact on WhatsApp, the experience can vary between the two parties involved. The primary distinction lies in how each party interacts with their respective applications.
For the person who has been blocked, there are no immediate or obvious signs that indicate they have been blocked by someone else. WhatsApp does not send a notification or display any visual cues to inform the user that their messages or calls are being restricted. However, certain subtle changes might be observed:
- Messages sent to the blocker will appear as delivered (with two checkmarks) but will not show read receipts (the second checkmark turning blue).
- Calls made to the blocker will typically go straight to voicemail without ringing.
- The profile picture of the blocker may no longer be visible, and any changes to their status updates will not be seen by the blocked user.
On the other hand, for the person who has blocked another contact, WhatsApp provides more transparency:
- They can still see messages sent by the blocked user, but these messages will not appear in the chat list or within the conversation thread.
- Calls from the blocked user will be received as usual without any notification that the caller is blocked.
- The blocker has the ability to view the blocked contact's profile picture and status updates if they choose to do so, indicating that while communication is restricted, visibility of public information remains intact.
In summary, while a blocked user may notice some anomalies in their interaction with the blocker, there are no explicit notifications or features within WhatsApp that clearly indicate a block has been applied. The experience for the blocker is more straightforward, as they retain visibility and control over the communication dynamics.