If someone blocked me on WhatsApp, what will I see - briefly?
If someone blocks you on WhatsApp, your messages to them will no longer be delivered, and you won't see updates to their profile picture or status.
If someone blocked me on WhatsApp, what will I see - in detail?
If someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, there are several indicators that can help you determine the status of your communication. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what you might observe:
- Profile Picture and Status Updates: One of the most noticeable changes is that you will no longer be able to see the person's profile picture or their last seen/online status. These elements will be replaced with a default icon, indicating that you are no longer able to view their profile information directly.
- Delivery Status and Read Receipts: When you send a message to someone who has blocked you, it will not display the usual delivery status (one checkmark) or read receipt (two checkmarks). Instead, your messages will only show one checkmark, indicating that they have been delivered as far as WhatsApp's servers are concerned, but there is no confirmation of whether the recipient has seen them.
- Message Failure: If you try to call or send a message to the person who blocked you, it may initially appear as if your messages are failing to deliver. However, this is not always indicative of a block, as network issues can also cause temporary delivery failures.
- Group Conversations: If you are part of a group conversation with the individual who has blocked you, you will still be able to see their messages and interact within the group. This is because WhatsApp groups operate independently of individual blocks. However, if they remove you from the group or the group itself gets deleted, you will no longer have access to those interactions.
- No Contact Information: If you try to view the contact details of the person who has blocked you, their information may appear incomplete or missing certain fields such as profile picture and status updates. This is another subtle hint that your communication with them has been restricted.
- Forwarded Messages: You will not be able to forward messages to a contact who has blocked you. If you attempt to do so, WhatsApp will display an error message indicating that the forward was unsuccessful.
Understanding these indicators can help you determine if someone has indeed blocked you on WhatsApp. It is important to respect their decision and avoid attempting to circumvent the block, as this could lead to further consequences or restrictions on your account.