If you block a contact in WhatsApp, can they see your status - briefly?
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, they will not be able to view your status updates. This is because blocking prevents them from accessing any of your shared content, including statuses.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, can they see your status - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the primary objective is to restrict their ability to communicate with you and view certain aspects of your profile. However, blocking someone does not entirely prevent them from seeing your status updates.
WhatsApp offers two levels of privacy for status updates: "My Contacts" and "My Contacts Except...". By default, your status is visible only to those in your contacts list under the "My Contacts" setting. If you block someone, they are effectively removed from your contact list, which means they should no longer see your status updates if your settings remain at "My Contacts". However, if you have set your status visibility to "My Contacts Except...", and you have not specifically excluded the blocked contact, they might still be able to view your status.
It is important to note that even after blocking, if a blocked user has saved your status or taken a screenshot before being blocked, they will still have access to that content. Additionally, if the blocked contact is part of a group where you are also a member, they might be able to see your status updates within that group context, depending on the group's privacy settings.
To ensure complete privacy regarding your status updates, it is advisable to review and adjust your status visibility settings regularly. This will help maintain control over who can view your WhatsApp status and prevent unwanted access by blocked contacts.