If I block someone on WhatsApp, will they see it - briefly?
If you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not be immediately notified of the action. However, they may infer that something has changed if their messages to you are no longer delivered.
If I block someone on WhatsApp, will they see it - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the immediate effect is that they are no longer able to contact you or view your profile picture, status updates, and any changes made to your information. However, there are a few nuances to consider regarding what they might see or not see:
- Previous Messages: Any messages sent before you blocked them will remain in their chat history, but future messages from you will not be delivered. They won't receive any new messages until you unblock them.
- Profile Picture and Status: If the person had access to your profile picture or status updates before being blocked, they would lose that access immediately. Any changes to your profile picture or status after blocking them will not be visible to them.
- Group Conversations: If you are both part of a group conversation, the blocked user can still see your messages in the group chat. However, they won't be able to contact you individually within the group. You also have the option to remove them from the group entirely if needed.
- Calls and Voice Messages: Blocking someone prevents them from making voice or video calls to you. Similarly, any voice messages sent after blocking will not reach them.
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Notification of Being Blocked: WhatsApp does not send a notification to the blocked user informing them that they have been blocked. However, there are indirect signs they might notice:
In summary, while the person you block will not receive an explicit notification from WhatsApp informing them of the block, they will likely notice changes in how their messages are delivered and your status updates are no longer visible.