If I block someone in WhatsApp and then unblock them, will my messages be visible - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp and subsequently unblock them, your past messages to that person will not become visible. The blocked user will only see new messages sent after they were unblocked.
If I block someone in WhatsApp and then unblock them, will my messages be visible - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the messages you send to that person after the block will not be delivered. However, if you subsequently unblock them, here's what happens with your messages:
- Undelivered Messages: Any message sent while the person was blocked will remain undelivered until they are unblocked. Once unblocked, those messages will be immediately delivered to the recipient.
- Message Visibility: The recipient will see all the messages you sent during the time they were blocked, and they will appear in the chat as normal. There won't be any indication that these messages were delayed due to a block.
- Read Receipts: If read receipts are enabled, the recipient can mark your messages as read once they receive them after being unblocked. This means you may see 'read' notifications for messages sent during the block period.
- Chat History: The chat history is preserved on both sides (your side and the recipient's side). This means that all conversations, including those sent while the person was blocked, will be available in the chat once they are unblocked.
In summary, blocking someone on WhatsApp temporarily stops message delivery, but once you unblock them, all undelivered messages will immediately be sent and appear in the recipient's chat as if there were no delay.