If you add a contact to the blacklist, will they still be visible in WhatsApp - briefly?
Yes, if you add a contact to your blacklist on WhatsApp, they will still be visible in your contacts list. However, messages and calls from this contact will not disturb you as they will be automatically muted.
If you add a contact to the blacklist, will they still be visible in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you add a contact to your blocklist on WhatsApp, it primarily affects their ability to communicate with you rather than their visibility within the app. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Visibility in Contact List: The blocked contact will still appear in your contact list. WhatsApp does not remove or hide contacts from your list when they are blocked. This means that, visually, there is no change to your contact list.
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Communication Restrictions: While the contact remains visible, their ability to communicate with you is severely restricted. They will be unable to:
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Your Actions: You also have limited interaction options with the blocked contact:
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a group, you will still see each other’s messages in that group. However, you will not receive any notifications for their messages. Similarly, they won’t be able to see your messages or status updates within the group.
- Mutual Blocking: If the blocked contact also blocks you, you will no longer see their last seen or online status in the chat window. However, they will remain visible in your contacts list unless you delete them manually.
In summary, adding a contact to your blocklist on WhatsApp restricts their ability to communicate with you but does not hide or remove them from your contact list. This ensures that while you maintain control over unwanted interactions, the visual layout of your contacts remains unchanged.