If a person has blocked me in WhatsApp, will I see them online - briefly?
If you've been blocked by someone on WhatsApp, you won't be able to see their online status or any changes in their profile picture. This is a direct result of the block, which effectively removes your ability to view their activity.
If a person has blocked me in WhatsApp, will I see them online - in detail?
When a person blocks you on WhatsApp, several changes occur in your interaction with their profile. One of the most noticeable differences is that you won't be able to see their last seen status or online status. This feature is designed to protect the privacy of the user who has blocked you.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Last Seen Status: Typically, WhatsApp allows users to see when their contacts were last active. However, if someone blocks you, their last seen status will no longer be visible to you. This means you won't be able to tell the last time they used WhatsApp.
- Online Status: Similarly, you won’t be able to see whether the person is currently online or not. The online status indicator (usually a small green dot) will not appear next to their name in your contacts list or chat window.
- Profile Picture and About Section: You might also notice that the blocker's profile picture, about section, and status updates are no longer visible to you. This is another layer of privacy protection WhatsApp offers to its users.
- Messages: Any messages you send to a person who has blocked you will have only one checkmark (indicating it was sent but not delivered). You won't receive any read receipts, and the blocker will not see your messages in their chat list unless they decide to unblock you.
- Calls: If you try to call the person who has blocked you, the call will not go through. Instead, you’ll get a message saying that the call could not be completed.
- Group Interaction: Even if both of you are part of the same group, the blocker can still see your messages and participate in group conversations, but you won't receive any direct messages or calls from them unless they unblock you first.
In summary, when a person blocks you on WhatsApp, you lose visibility into their online status and last seen activity as part of the platform’s effort to respect the privacy settings of all users.