If I block a contact in WhatsApp, what will they see - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, last seen status, or any messages sent after the block was implemented. Additionally, their messages will not be delivered to you.
If I block a contact in WhatsApp, what will they see - in detail?
When you block a contact in WhatsApp, the experience for the blocked user is quite limited compared to their previous interactions with you. Here are some key points detailing what they will and won't see:
- Messages: The blocked contact will not be able to send you any messages. If they try, they will receive a notification saying "You can't send messages to this contact." This is a clear indication that they have been blocked.
- Calls: Similarly, the blocked user will not be able to make voice or video calls to your number. Any attempt to call you will result in an error message stating that the call did not connect.
- Status Updates: The blocked contact will no longer have access to view your status updates, whether they are text, photos, or videos. Your profile picture will also be hidden from them.
- Last Seen and Online Status: The last seen timestamp and online status will not be visible to the blocked user. This means they won't know when you were last active on WhatsApp or if you are currently online.
- Read Receipts: If you had read receipts enabled, the blocked contact will no longer receive them. This means they won't know whether their messages have been read by you.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a group, the blocked user can still see your messages within that group and send messages to you there. However, you will not receive any messages or notifications from them directly in the group chat.
- Contacts List: The blocked contact will remain visible in your contacts list, but their profile picture will be replaced with a default icon. This is a visual cue that they have been blocked by you.
- No Notification of Being Blocked: WhatsApp does not send a notification to the blocked user informing them that they have been blocked. They will only realize it through the limitations and error messages they encounter while trying to interact with your account.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp significantly restricts their ability to communicate with you. The blocked user will see various constraints in sending messages, making calls, viewing status updates, and accessing read receipts, providing clear indications that they have been blocked.