If someone added me to their blacklist in WhatsApp, what happens - briefly?
If someone adds you to their blacklist on WhatsApp, your messages will not be delivered to them. Additionally, they will not see any changes to your profile picture or status updates.
If someone added me to their blacklist in WhatsApp, what happens - in detail?
If someone has added you to their blacklist on WhatsApp, several changes will occur in the way your interactions are handled by the application. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Message Delivery Status: When you send messages to the person who has blacklisted you, the single checkmark (which indicates that the message was sent) will remain grey. This means that WhatsApp does not confirm delivery of your messages to the recipient's phone. The double checkmarks (indicating read receipts) will not appear either.
- Profile Picture and Status: You will no longer be able to see the profile picture, "About" information, or status updates of the person who has blacklisted you. These elements will become unavailable, indicating that your access to their personal information has been restricted.
- Calls: Any voice or video calls you attempt to make to this person will fail to connect. You will see a message stating that the call could not be completed. Similarly, if they try to call you, the call will not go through, and they will receive a notification indicating that your number is unavailable.
- Last Seen: The "Last Seen" timestamp for the person who has blacklisted you will no longer update. This means you won't know when they were last active on WhatsApp, as this information is typically only visible to contacts who are not restricted.
- Read Receipts: The read receipt (blue checkmarks) for messages sent by the person who has blacklisted you will not be delivered to your phone. This means you won't see confirmation that they have read your messages, even if they have.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a group, interactions within the group remain unaffected. You can still send and receive messages in the group, and the person who blacklisted you will be able to see your messages there. However, any private communications outside the group will be restricted as described above.
It's important to note that WhatsApp does not notify users when they have been added to someone's blacklist. The changes in interaction are subtle and designed to maintain a level of privacy for both parties involved. If you suspect that someone has blacklisted you, observing these changes can help confirm your suspicions.