If I block a contact in WhatsApp, can they see it - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will not be able to see your online status, read receipts, or any changes to your profile picture. However, they can still see your last seen status until the next time you go online after blocking them.
If I block a contact in WhatsApp, can they see it - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the immediate and most noticeable change is from your perspective: you will no longer receive messages, calls, or status updates from that contact. However, the blocked user may not immediately realize they have been blocked. Here's what happens from their side:
- Sent Messages: If a blocked user tries to send you a message, WhatsApp will show one checkmark (indicating the message was sent), but no second checkmark (confirming delivery). This could suggest that the message hasn’t been delivered, but it doesn't explicitly indicate they have been blocked.
- Calls: If the blocked user tries to call you, the call will not go through and WhatsApp might show a message saying "Your call did not connect." Again, this could be due to several reasons, including network issues, and does not definitively point to being blocked.
- Status Updates: The blocked contact will not see any updates to your status. However, they can still see your profile picture if you have set it to public.
- Group Membership: If both of you are members of a group, the blocked user will still be able to see your messages within that group and vice versa. Blocking someone does not remove them from shared groups.
- No Notification: WhatsApp does not send any notification or message to inform the blocked user that they have been blocked. The lack of response or delivery confirmation might raise suspicions, but it is not conclusive proof.
In summary, while there are some indicators (such as undelivered messages and failed calls), a blocked contact cannot definitively see or be notified that they have been blocked on WhatsApp. The absence of clear feedback from your side preserves privacy and avoids potential confrontations.