If I block a contact on WhatsApp, will they be able to see me - briefly?
If you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will not be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to your profile information. Additionally, any messages you send to groups that both of you are members of will not be visible to the blocked contact.
If I block a contact on WhatsApp, will they be able to see me - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, their ability to see your profile and activity is significantly restricted. Here are the key details:
- Profile Visibility: After blocking someone, they will no longer be able to view your profile picture, about section, or any other information that you have set as public. Your status updates, including text, photos, videos, and GIFs, will also be hidden from them.
- Messages and Calls: Blocked contacts cannot send you messages or make calls through WhatsApp. Any message they try to send will fail to deliver and display a notification saying the message was not sent because your contact info changed.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a group, the blocked contact can still see your messages within that group. However, you will have the option to remove them from the group if desired.
- Last Seen and Online Status: Blocked contacts cannot see your last seen or online status. Similarly, you won't be able to see theirs.
- Read Receipts: If you read a message from someone before blocking them, they will still see the double check marks next to the message, indicating that it was read. However, if you block them before reading the message, they will not receive any read receipt.
- Shared Media: Any media shared with the blocked contact before the block will remain visible to them. However, new media sent after blocking will not reach them.
- Call Logs and Message History: Blocking a contact does not delete their previous messages or call logs from your phone. You can choose to delete these manually if you prefer.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively hides your profile and activity from them while preventing them from sending you any new messages or calls. It provides a robust layer of privacy and control over your communication experience on the platform.