If messages are blocked in WhatsApp, do they get delivered - briefly?
If a user is blocked on WhatsApp, their messages will not be delivered to the blocker's phone. However, if the blocker has read receipts enabled and views the message in the notification panel without opening WhatsApp, the sender might mistakenly believe the message was delivered.
If messages are blocked in WhatsApp, do they get delivered - in detail?
If a user has been blocked by another user on WhatsApp, the behavior of message delivery can vary depending on several factors. When a sender is blocked, their messages will not be delivered to the recipient's phone. Instead, these messages will remain in a state of limbo, neither being delivered nor bouncing back as undelivered. This means that the sender will see a checkmark (✓) next to their message, indicating that it has been sent from their device but not necessarily received by the recipient.
For the recipient, the situation is different. They will not receive any notification or indication that a message has been sent to them if they have blocked the sender. The messages will not appear in their chat list or inbox, effectively making them invisible to the blocked user. This feature is designed to protect users from unwanted communication and provides an added layer of privacy control.
However, there are some nuances to consider. If a block is lifted by the recipient, all previously sent messages that were not delivered will be queued and can potentially be delivered at a later time. Additionally, media files such as photos or videos sent before the block was implemented may still be accessible in the recipient's phone gallery if they were downloaded prior to being blocked.
In summary, when a user is blocked on WhatsApp, their messages do not get delivered to the recipient's device. The sender sees a checkmark indicating that the message has been sent but not necessarily received, while the recipient remains unaware of any incoming communication from the blocked sender. This mechanism ensures that users can control who they communicate with and maintain their privacy effectively.