If I am blocked on WhatsApp, how will it appear - briefly?
If you are blocked on WhatsApp, messages sent to the blocker will not be delivered and will display only one check mark (indicating they have left your phone), rather than two check marks (indicating delivery) or a blue double-check mark with a clock icon (indicating read). Additionally, you will no longer see updates to the blocker's profile picture.
If I am blocked on WhatsApp, how will it appear - in detail?
If you suspect that you have been blocked by someone on WhatsApp, there are several indicators that can help you determine the status of your communication with that contact. While WhatsApp does not explicitly notify users when they are blocked, there are some telltale signs that can give you a clear indication.
Firstly, consider the last seen status. If you are blocked, you will no longer be able to see the last time your contact was online or when they were last active on WhatsApp. This information will simply not be available to you. Additionally, if you try to view their profile picture, it may appear as a default icon or image instead of the actual photo.
Another clear sign is the delivery status of your messages. If you are blocked, your messages will not show any delivery checkmarks—either one checkmark (sent) or two checkmarks (delivered and read). Instead, they will only show a single checkmark indicating that the message was sent from your device but not delivered to the recipient's device. This is because WhatsApp does not confirm delivery when you are blocked by a contact.
Furthermore, if you attempt to make a call to the contact who has blocked you, it will typically show as "ringing" indefinitely without ever connecting. This persistent ringing indicates that your call is not being received on the other end. Similarly, if you try to send a message to a group where the person who blocked you is an admin, the message may fail to send or display an error message.
Lastly, another subtle clue can be found in the contact's status updates. If you are blocked, you will no longer see any of their status updates or stories. This absence of status information further confirms that your communication with them has been restricted.
By observing these detailed signs and behaviors on WhatsApp, you can accurately determine if you have indeed been blocked by a contact.