If a subscriber is blocked in WhatsApp, can you see them - briefly?
If a subscriber is blocked on WhatsApp, you will not be able to view their profile picture, status updates, or any changes they make to their profile information. Additionally, messages sent by the blocker will not be delivered to the blocked user, and calls cannot be initiated between the two parties.
If a subscriber is blocked in WhatsApp, can you see them - in detail?
When a subscriber is blocked on WhatsApp, several aspects of their profile and communication become restricted or hidden from the blocker's view. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
- Profile Picture and Information: After blocking someone, you will no longer be able to see their profile picture, status updates, or any changes they make to their information such as their "About" section. This is because WhatsApp prioritizes privacy and restricts access to these elements once a block is implemented.
- Messages: Any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered to you. Instead, they will receive a notification indicating that their message was not sent due to your settings. This ensures that no communication from the blocked contact reaches you, maintaining the block's integrity.
- Calls: Both voice and video calls from the blocked subscriber will be automatically rejected. You won’t see any missed call notifications or receive any form of notification indicating an attempt to reach you.
- Group Interactions: If both you and the blocked user are part of a group, you will still be able to see their messages within the group chat. However, they will not see your "Last Seen" status or any changes in your profile picture. This is designed to maintain group dynamics while respecting individual privacy settings.
- Read Receipts and Delivery Status: You won't be able to see read receipts (double blue ticks) or delivery status (single gray tick) for messages sent by the blocked user. Similarly, they won’t receive these indicators from you either. This mutual restriction helps in maintaining a clean communication boundary.
- Last Seen Status: The "Last Seen" status of the blocked user will be hidden from you. You'll see their contact as "Last Seen: Unknown". Conversely, they won’t be able to see your last seen status either.
- Contact List Visibility: While the blocked user remains in your contact list for organizational purposes, their name and information will not be visible or searchable within WhatsApp. This is a measure to prevent accidental interactions with the blocked contact.
In summary, blocking a subscriber on WhatsApp significantly restricts your ability to see their profile details and interact with them directly. However, group interactions and some minimal visibility in shared groups remain. This balanced approach ensures that privacy settings are respected while allowing for practical functionalities within group environments.