If I block someone in WhatsApp will they still receive messages - briefly?
If you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not receive any of your messages or calls. However, you will also stop receiving their messages and calls until you unblock them.
If I block someone in WhatsApp will they still receive messages - in detail?
If you block someone on WhatsApp, the blocked user will not receive any messages that you send after the blocking occurred. However, there are some nuances to consider:
- Messages Sent Before Blocking: Any messages sent before you blocked the user will still be delivered and received by them. This is because WhatsApp delivers messages in real-time, and blocking does not retroactively prevent message delivery for past communications.
- Group Conversations: If both you and the blocked user are part of a group chat, they will continue to receive messages from that group, even after being blocked by you. Group chats operate independently of individual contacts' status, meaning blocking someone does not affect their participation in group conversations.
- Calls: Similar to messages, calls initiated by you will not go through if the user is blocked. However, if they try to call you, their call will still be received on your end but will show as a missed call, and you won't have the option to pick up or respond.
- Status Updates: The blocked user will not see any changes to your profile picture, about section, or status updates that you make after blocking them. However, they can still view previous updates made before the block was implemented.
- Read Receipts and Delivery Notifications: If you send a message to a blocked contact, you will not see read receipts (double check marks) or delivery notifications (single check mark). This is because WhatsApp does not provide these indicators for messages sent to blocked contacts.
In summary, while blocking someone on WhatsApp prevents them from receiving new messages from you, it does not affect their ability to receive messages sent before the block or communications within group chats. Understanding these details can help manage expectations and interactions on the platform effectively.