If I block a number, will messages still arrive in WhatsApp - briefly?
If you block a number on WhatsApp, no new messages from that contact will be delivered to your phone. However, any messages sent before the block was implemented will still appear in your chat history.
If I block a number, will messages still arrive in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a number on WhatsApp, the behavior regarding message delivery is distinctly defined by several factors, including the timing of the block and the nature of the message.
Firstly, it's important to understand that blocking a contact does not prevent previously sent messages from being delivered. Any message that was in transit at the time of blocking will still arrive at your WhatsApp inbox. This means if you block someone while they have sent you a message but it hasn’t been delivered yet, you will receive that message regardless.
However, once the number is blocked, future messages from that contact will not be delivered to you. The sender will not receive any notification indicating that their message was undelivered; instead, the message will remain in the sender's outbox as if it were never sent. This prevents any further communication from that blocked number.
Additionally, blocking a number does not just stop messages; it also restricts other forms of interaction. The blocked contact cannot see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to your profile information. Similarly, you won't be able to see their last seen or online status in the chat window.
In summary, while blocking a number on WhatsApp does not prevent messages that were already sent from being delivered, it effectively stops all future communication from that contact. This ensures that you are protected from unwanted interactions moving forward.