If I block someone in WhatsApp, will they be able to see my messages - briefly?
If you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not be able to see your messages.
If I block someone in WhatsApp, will they be able to see my messages - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the primary goal is to prevent that person from contacting you or seeing your online status and profile picture. However, blocking does not retroactively affect messages sent before the block was implemented. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Messages Sent Before Blocking: Messages that were already delivered to the blocked user will remain visible in their chat history. They can still read and see these messages even after you have blocked them.
- New Messages After Blocking: If you attempt to send a message to someone who has blocked you, WhatsApp will notify you that the message was not delivered. The blocked user will not receive or see your new messages.
- Status Updates and Profile Picture: After blocking, the blocked user cannot view your status updates or profile picture. They are effectively removed from your contact list in terms of interaction capabilities.
- Group Messages: If you are part of a group together with the person you have blocked, they will still be able to see any messages you send within that group, and vice versa. Group settings do not change based on individual blocks.
- Calls: The blocked user will not be able to call you or receive calls from you. Any attempt to do so will fail.
In summary, while blocking someone on WhatsApp prevents them from seeing your future messages and status updates, it does not affect the visibility of messages that were sent before the block was put in place.