If someone has blocked me on WhatsApp, can they see my messages - briefly?
If someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, they cannot see your messages or any other content you send to them. The block ensures that all communication from the blocked user is hidden from their view.
If someone has blocked me on WhatsApp, can they see my messages - in detail?
If someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, they will not be able to see your messages. This is because WhatsApp employs a robust privacy system designed to protect users from unwanted communication. When a user blocks another person, all messages sent by the blocked individual are prevented from reaching the blocker's device.
In detail, here’s how this works:
- Message Delivery Status: When you send a message to someone who has blocked you, WhatsApp will show one tick mark next to your message, indicating that it has been sent but not delivered. This is in contrast to the usual double tick marks which indicate successful delivery.
- No Notification: The recipient will not receive any notification about your message. This means they won't see any preview of your message on their lock screen or in their notification center.
- Invisible Message: Your messages won’t appear in the blocker’s chat list or inbox. Essentially, the blocked user is unaware that you have attempted to contact them unless they decide to unblock you.
- Profile and Status Changes: Similarly, any changes to your profile picture, status updates, or other information will not be visible to the person who has blocked you.
- Calls Blocked Too: If someone has blocked you, you won't be able to make voice or video calls to them either. Any attempt to call will fail immediately without ringing on their end.
It’s important to note that while the blocker cannot see your messages, they are still stored on WhatsApp’s servers. If the block is lifted in the future, all undelivered messages will be sent to the recipient at once. However, until then, your communications remain private and unseen by the person who has blocked you.