If I block someone in WhatsApp, what will they see - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they won't be able to see your last seen status, online presence, or read receipts for messages sent to you. They will still be able to send you messages, but you won't receive any notifications about them.
If I block someone in WhatsApp, what will they see - in detail?
If you decide to block someone on WhatsApp, it's important to understand the implications and what the blocked user will experience. When you block a contact, several changes occur from their perspective:
- Message Sending: The blocked individual will be unable to send you any messages. Any message they attempt to send will fail to deliver and remain as "Pending" on their end. They won't receive any notification that the message was not delivered, which can create confusion.
- Calls: Similarly, any calls made from the blocked user to you will not go through. The call will show as "Failed" or "Unanswered" on their screen. Again, they won’t receive any indication that they have been blocked; it will simply appear as if your phone is unavailable or turned off.
- Status Updates: The blocked user will no longer see updates to your status. This includes any changes you make to your profile picture, "About" section, or any other status information you share.
- Last Seen and Online: They won’t be able to see your last seen timestamp or online status. This feature is designed to protect your privacy when you block someone.
- Read Receipts: If you have read receipts enabled, the blocked user will not receive any confirmation that their messages have been read. Conversely, if they have read receipts enabled, you won’t see their read status either.
- Profile Information: The blocked contact's profile information (such as their profile picture and "About" section) will no longer be visible to you. However, this change is from your perspective rather than theirs.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a group on WhatsApp, the blocked user can still see your messages within that group. They won’t be able to directly contact you outside the group, but they will retain access to your interactions within it.
- No Notification: Crucially, there is no notification or alert sent to the blocked user indicating that they have been blocked. They may only become aware of this change through repeated failed attempts to reach you.
Blocking a contact on WhatsApp is a significant step that affects both parties' communication experience. It’s essential to weigh the consequences before making this decision, as it can impact your relationship and their ability to communicate with you effectively.