If I blocked someone in WhatsApp, will they see that I blocked them - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will not receive any notification or indication that they have been blocked. The only change they might notice is the inability to see your profile picture, status updates, and any messages sent after the blocking action.
If I blocked someone in WhatsApp, will they see that I blocked them - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the experience and awareness of being blocked can vary between the user who initiated the block (you) and the person who has been blocked. WhatsApp employs several measures to protect users' privacy and maintain a seamless communication environment.
For the person who has been blocked (the recipient), there are no explicit notifications or alerts indicating that they have been blocked. However, certain signs might suggest to them that something is amiss. For instance:
- Last Seen Status: The last seen status of the blocker will no longer be visible to the recipient. This feature shows when you were last active on WhatsApp and is typically visible for everyone by default unless you have set privacy settings to restrict it. Once blocked, this information becomes unavailable to the recipient.
- Profile Picture: Similarly, the profile picture of the blocker will not be visible to the recipient. While this could indicate a change in privacy settings, it might also raise suspicion if the blocker previously allowed everyone to see their profile picture.
- Messages and Calls: Any messages or calls sent by the recipient will fail to deliver. They may receive a single notification indicating that their message was not delivered, but subsequent attempts will not provide additional notifications. This can be confusing for the recipient as they might assume there is an issue with their internet connection or WhatsApp service rather than being blocked.
- Status Updates: The recipient will no longer see any status updates from the blocker. If they were previously able to view statuses, this sudden lack of updates could be another indicator that something has changed.
While these signs can hint at being blocked, WhatsApp does not provide a clear and definitive way for the recipient to know with certainty that they have been blocked. This design choice is intentional to maintain user privacy and avoid confrontations or disputes.
In summary, while there are subtle indicators that someone might be blocked on WhatsApp, the platform does not send explicit notifications or alerts to the recipient. This approach helps preserve the dignity and privacy of both parties involved.