If I block a contact on WhatsApp, can they still send me messages - briefly?
If you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to send you messages or view your status updates. This blocking feature is designed to prevent unwanted communication effectively.
If I block a contact on WhatsApp, can they still send me messages - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the primary intent is to prevent them from sending you any further messages or calls. However, there are some nuances to consider:
- Initial Messages: Any messages sent by the blocked contact before you implemented the block will still be visible in your chat history. This means that past conversations remain accessible, but new ones cannot be initiated by the blocked user.
- Delivery Status: Blocked contacts are unable to see delivery statuses for their messages (e.g., read receipts or double-check marks). Essentially, they will not know whether you have received or read their messages.
- Group Messages: If the blocked contact is part of a group chat that you are also in, they can still send messages to the group. However, these messages will not appear in your personal chat with them; instead, they will only be visible within the group chat. You have the option to leave the group if this becomes an issue.
- Phone Number Visibility: When you block a contact, their phone number remains hidden from you. This means that even if they try to reach out via another method (like a different WhatsApp account or a regular call), you will not see their number unless it is saved in your contacts under a different name.
- Unblocking: If at any point you decide to unblock the contact, all the messages sent by them during the time they were blocked will be delivered to your chat. This can result in a flood of new messages appearing suddenly.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively prevents them from sending new messages directly to you or seeing read receipts for their messages. However, it does not entirely eliminate all forms of communication, especially in group chats or through other means if their number is saved differently.