If you block a contact in WhatsApp, can they still call - briefly?
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, they will not be able to call you. The blocking feature effectively prevents any communication from the blocked number, including calls and messages.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, can they still call - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the communication capabilities between you and that contact are significantly limited. However, it is important to understand the nuances of how blocking affects calls specifically.
Firstly, if you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to call you via WhatsApp. The blocked contact will see a message indicating that their call did not go through, and they will have no way to reach you through WhatsApp voice or video calls. This restriction is immediate and applies as soon as the block is initiated by you.
Secondly, while the blocked contact cannot initiate a call to you, there are a few caveats to consider:
- Group Calls: If both of you are part of a WhatsApp group, the blocked contact can still participate in group voice or video calls. However, they will not be able to directly call you outside of the group context.
- Phone Number Visibility: When you block someone on WhatsApp, your phone number remains visible to them if they have previously saved it to their contacts. This means that even though they cannot call you through WhatsApp, they can still attempt to reach you using their device's native calling functionality, provided they have your phone number.
- Blocking vs. Deletion: It is essential to differentiate between blocking and simply deleting a contact from your WhatsApp list. If you delete a contact without blocking them, they can still call you. Blocking, on the other hand, ensures that no communication can be initiated by the blocked party through WhatsApp.
In summary, if you block a contact in WhatsApp, they cannot call you through the app. However, they may still attempt to reach you using your phone number outside of WhatsApp or through group calls within shared groups.