If I blocked someone in WhatsApp, will they know - briefly?
If you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not be notified of the action. The only indication they might have is that your messages and status updates will no longer appear to them.
If I blocked someone in WhatsApp, will they know - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the experience for both parties is designed to be subtle and respectful of privacy. Here’s what happens in detail:
- For You: Once you have blocked someone, they will no longer appear in your contact list. Any messages sent from them will not be delivered, and you won't receive any notifications about their attempts to reach you. Your last seen status, online status, and any changes to your profile picture will also not be visible to the blocked user.
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For Them: From the perspective of the person who has been blocked, WhatsApp does not send a notification or alert informing them that they have been blocked. However, there are some subtle indicators that might suggest they have been blocked:
- Messages sent to you will remain with a single checkmark (indicating they were sent but not delivered), rather than the usual two checkmarks indicating delivery.
- They won't be able to see your last seen or online status.
- Any calls made to you will not connect and will show as failed.
- Your profile picture will no longer be visible to them.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a group, the blocked user can still see your messages within the group chat. However, they won't receive any updates or notifications related to changes in your status within WhatsApp.
- Privacy and Discretion: WhatsApp prioritizes user privacy and discretion. By not explicitly notifying users when they have been blocked, it helps maintain a level of civility and reduces the potential for conflict.
In summary, while there are some subtle signs that might indicate to someone that they have been blocked on WhatsApp, there is no direct or explicit notification sent to them. This approach ensures that both parties can maintain their privacy and dignity in communications.