If you add a contact to the blacklist in WhatsApp, what will the contact see - briefly?
If you add a contact to the blacklist in WhatsApp, they will not receive any messages or calls from you. However, your previous messages and calls to them before adding to the blacklist will remain visible on their device.
If you add a contact to the blacklist in WhatsApp, what will the contact see - in detail?
If you add a contact to the blacklist in WhatsApp, several changes occur in the communication dynamics between you and that contact. The primary impact is on your end: you will no longer receive messages or calls from the blocked contact. However, it's essential to understand what the blocked contact experiences as well.
When a contact is added to your blacklist, they will not be immediately notified of being blocked. WhatsApp does not send any alerts or messages to inform them that their communication with you has been restricted. Instead, the contact may notice some subtle changes:
- Message Delivery Status: If the contact tries to send a message, it will appear as delivered but without the double checkmarks that indicate read status. This is because the message is not reaching your phone; instead, it remains on WhatsApp's servers.
- Call Connections: If the contact attempts to call you, they may hear only one ring before the call automatically ends or goes to voicemail (if enabled). They will not receive any indication that the call was blocked.
- Last Seen and Online Status: The blocked contact will no longer see your last seen timestamp or online status. This information is typically visible in the chat window, but since the chat is now one-sided, these updates will not be displayed to them.
- Profile Picture and Info: Any changes you make to your profile picture, about section, or other personal details will not be updated for the blocked contact. They will continue to see the last known information until they unblock you or you remove them from your blacklist.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a WhatsApp group, the contact will still be able to see your messages and participate in group conversations with you. However, any private one-on-one communication will be restricted as described above.
Overall, while adding a contact to the blacklist significantly alters your interaction with them, the changes are mostly perceived on your side. The blocked contact may notice some anomalies but will not receive explicit notification of being blocked, ensuring a degree of privacy and discretion in managing your contacts list.