If I block a contact on WhatsApp, what do they see - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to view your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to your profile information. They will also not receive any notifications about messages you send after the block is in place.
If I block a contact on WhatsApp, what do they see - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the experience for that user changes significantly. Here's a detailed breakdown of what they will and won't see:
- Messages: The blocked contact will no longer be able to send you messages. If they try to message you, they will receive a notification stating that their message was not delivered. This applies to both individual and group chats; if you block someone in a group chat, they won't see your messages or status updates within the group.
- Calls: Blocking a contact also prevents them from making voice or video calls to you. If they attempt to call, the call will not go through, and they may receive a notification indicating that the call failed.
- Status Updates: The blocked user won't be able to see your status updates, including any changes to your profile picture. Similarly, you won't see their status updates either. This ensures complete privacy on both ends.
- Last Seen and Online Status: Blocking a contact means they won't be able to see when you were last online or if you are currently online. Conversely, you also won't see these details for them.
- Read Receipts: If you have read receipts enabled, the blocked user will not receive any indication that their message has been read by you. Similarly, you won’t be able to see if they have read your messages before blocking them.
- Profile Information: The blocked contact cannot view your profile information, including your status, about section, or any changes made to these sections after the block.
- Notifications: The blocked user will not receive any notifications that you have blocked them. They may only realize they are blocked if they try to message or call you and experience issues with delivery or connection.
- Group Membership: If a contact is part of a group where you are also a member, blocking them in your personal contacts does not automatically remove them from the group. However, their messages and status updates within that group will no longer be visible to you.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively stops all forms of communication and interaction between you and the blocked user. This action ensures enhanced privacy and control over your messaging experience.