If you add someone to the blacklist in WhatsApp, will they know about it - briefly?
No, adding someone to your WhatsApp blacklist does not notify them of this action. The person will remain unaware that you have blocked their messages and calls.
If you add someone to the blacklist in WhatsApp, will they know about it - in detail?
If you add someone to the blacklist on WhatsApp, they will not be immediately informed or notified that they have been blocked. However, there are several indicators that may suggest they have been added to your block list:
- Lack of Delivery Information: Messages sent by the blocked contact will not show delivery information such as checkmarks (one for sent, two for delivered). Instead, the sender might see only one checkmark, indicating that the message has left their device but without confirmation of delivery.
- Profile Picture and Status: The blocked user's profile picture, status updates, and 'last seen' information will no longer be visible to you. These elements will not update, and you won’t see any new changes made by that contact.
- Calls and Messages: If the blocked user tries to call or message you, they will not receive a notification or ringing tone. Instead, their calls will go straight to voicemail without alerting them, and messages will remain undelivered with only one checkmark.
- Group Interaction: In group chats, the blocked user's messages may still appear in the chat, but you won’t receive notifications for new messages from that contact. Similarly, if you are in a group together and you block them, they will remain part of the group, but your interactions with their messages will be limited.
While WhatsApp does not send explicit notifications to users when they have been blocked, these changes in interaction and visibility can often serve as strong indicators that they have been added to someone’s blacklist.