If someone blocked me on WhatsApp, will I be able to see them - briefly?
If someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, you generally won't be able to view their profile picture or last seen status. However, you can still send messages, but they won't receive any notifications.
If someone blocked me on WhatsApp, will I be able to see them - in detail?
When a person blocks you on WhatsApp, several changes occur that affect your ability to interact with and view their profile information. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Messages: You will no longer be able to send messages to the person who blocked you. Any message you attempt to send will fail to deliver and display as "undelivered." This is a clear indication that your messages are not reaching their intended recipient due to the block.
- Profile Picture and Status: You won't be able to see the blocked user's profile picture or status updates. Their profile photo will appear as a default icon, and you won't have access to any recent status updates they may have posted. This is one of the most noticeable signs that you've been blocked.
- Last Seen: The "last seen" information for the person who blocked you will no longer be visible. You will see a message stating, "You can’t see their last seen." This feature is designed to protect users' privacy and prevent others from tracking their online activity.
- Calls: If you try to make a call using WhatsApp, it will not go through. You may receive an error message indicating that the call did not connect, further confirming that you have been blocked.
- Group Interaction: While group chats can sometimes be a workaround for some communication restrictions, if the person who blocked you is also the admin of the group, they can remove you from the group entirely. If they are not an admin, you will still see their messages in the group chat, but your messages may not be delivered to them individually.
- Mutual Contacts: You won't be able to add the blocked user as a new contact or search for them within WhatsApp. However, if they are already in your contacts list, their name and phone number will remain visible, but with no profile picture or status updates.
In summary, being blocked on WhatsApp significantly limits your ability to see and interact with that person's profile and messages. The changes are designed to protect the privacy of the user who initiated the block and provide clear indicators that communication is restricted.