If I block a contact in WhatsApp, will they be notified - briefly?
If you block a contact on WhatsApp, the person will not be notified about being blocked. However, there are certain signs that might indicate to them they have been blocked, such as their messages no longer showing a delivery or read status.
If I block a contact in WhatsApp, will they be notified - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the blocked user is generally not notified of this action. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Messages and Calls: Any messages or calls sent by the blocked user will not be delivered to you. They will not receive any notification indicating that their message was undelivered or blocked. Instead, they might see a single checkmark (indicating the message was sent) but no double checkmarks (indicating delivery).
- Profile Information: The blocked user will still be able to view your profile picture, status, and any changes made to them. However, you will not appear online or available for them.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a group, the blocked user can still see your messages in the group chat. You will also see their messages, but there won't be any special indicators that they have been blocked by you.
- No Indication: There is no direct way for a blocked user to know they have been blocked. WhatsApp does not send any notifications or alerts to users who have been blocked. The only possible indication might be the lack of response from you, but this could be due to various reasons and is not conclusive.
- Unblocking: If you decide to unblock the user in the future, they will still not receive any notification about being unblocked. They can start sending messages or calling again, which will now be delivered as usual.
In summary, WhatsApp prioritizes privacy and does not notify users when they have been blocked by someone else. This approach helps maintain a level of discretion and respect for the user's decision to block another contact.