If I block a contact in WhatsApp, what will I see - briefly?
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, you will no longer see their messages or calls in your chat list. Additionally, they will not be able to view your profile picture, status updates, or any changes made to these elements.
If I block a contact in WhatsApp, what will I see - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the changes to your interface and interactions are designed to protect your privacy and reduce unwanted communication. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you can expect:
- Messages: Any messages sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to you. They will remain undelivered for the sender. WhatsApp does not notify the blocked user that they have been blocked, so the sender may assume there is an issue with their connection or your device.
- Calls: If the blocked contact tries to call you via WhatsApp, the call will not go through. They will see a message saying that the call could not be connected. You will not receive any notification about the missed call.
- Status Updates: You will no longer see updates to the blocked contact's status. This includes their profile picture, "About" section, and any changes they make to their status. Conversely, you will also become invisible to them; they won’t be able to see your last seen, online, or any status updates you post.
- Group Interactions: Blocking a contact does not remove them from WhatsApp groups you both are part of. However, their messages within the group will not be visible to you. Similarly, you won’t be able to see changes they make to their profile in the group. If you start a group chat with the blocked contact, it will fail to send.
- Media Files: Any media files (photos, videos, voice messages) sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to your device. They will remain undelivered for the sender, similar to text messages.
- Notifications: You will not receive any notifications from the blocked contact. This includes message notifications, call notifications, and any other form of interaction they might attempt.
- Contact List: The blocked contact's entry in your phone’s contact list remains unchanged. Blocking on WhatsApp does not affect their listing in your general contacts. However, if you try to search for them within WhatsApp, their name will not appear in the search results.
- Reversibility: If you decide to unblock the contact, all messages and calls sent during the time they were blocked will remain undelivered. Only new interactions after unblocking will be possible.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively cuts off all forms of communication from that user, providing you with the privacy and peace of mind you need in today's digital environment.