If I block someone on WhatsApp, will they be able to see that I have blocked them - briefly?
If you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not receive any notification or indication that they have been blocked. However, there are several signs they might notice, such as their messages being delivered but not read, and your profile picture no longer visible to them.
If I block someone on WhatsApp, will they be able to see that I have blocked them - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the process is designed to maintain privacy and minimize disruption for both parties involved. Here's what happens in detail:
- Message Delivery Status: The blocked user will no longer see your last seen or online status in their chat window with you. This means that they won’t be able to tell if you are currently active on WhatsApp or when the last time you were online was.
- Message Sending and Receiving: If the blocked user tries to send you a message, it will appear as sent but not delivered. They will see a single checkmark (indicating that their message has left their device), but there won’t be double checkmarks (indicating delivery) or a blue background (indicating read status). This is a clear indication that something is amiss, but it does not explicitly say they have been blocked.
- Calls: If the blocked user tries to call you via WhatsApp, the call will not go through. They may see a message saying “Connecting” for a while before it eventually fails. This behavior can also hint at being blocked but is not definitive proof.
- Profile Information: The blocked user will no longer be able to see any changes in your profile picture, about section, or status updates. Your profile information will remain visible as it was before you were blocked, effectively frozen in time for them.
- Group Interaction: If both of you are part of the same group, the blocked user can still see your messages and activity within that group. However, they won’t be able to call or message you directly outside of the group context.
- No Notification: WhatsApp does not send a notification to inform the user that they have been blocked. The user will only notice subtle changes in how their messages are delivered and the lack of updates to your profile and status.
In summary, while there are some telltale signs (like undelivered messages and failed calls), WhatsApp does not explicitly notify users when they have been blocked. This approach helps maintain a level of privacy and avoids potential confrontations or conflicts that could arise from direct notification.