If you block a contact in WhatsApp, what will they see - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they won't be able to see your profile picture or status updates anymore. They can still send messages, but you won't receive any notifications for these.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, what will they see - in detail?
If you decide to block a contact in WhatsApp, it is important to understand the implications and how this action will be perceived by the other party. When you block someone on WhatsApp, their experience of the situation will differ from yours. Here are the details of what they will see:
- Initial Message Delivery: Any messages or calls sent by the blocked contact before you block them will still be delivered and received normally. However, once the block is in place, any subsequent messages or calls will not go through.
- Message Status: After blocking a contact, they will see that their message has been sent (with a single checkmark), but it will never turn into two checkmarks indicating delivery to you. This status indicates that the message did not reach its intended recipient.
- Calls and Voice Messages: Similar to text messages, any voice or video calls made by the blocked contact will fail to connect. They may hear a ringing tone, but the call will not be answered on your end.
- Profile Picture and Status: The blocked contact will no longer be able to see changes in your profile picture or status updates. If they try to view your profile, they might see that it appears as if you have not updated these elements recently.
- Group Interactions: Blocking a contact does not remove them from groups you both share. However, you will no longer receive their messages within the group, and they won't be able to see any changes in your status or profile picture either.
- No Notification: The blocked contact will not receive any notification informing them that they have been blocked. WhatsApp does not provide an alert system for this action, leaving the block discreetly in place without their knowledge.
Understanding these details can help you make an informed decision about whether to block a contact and how it might affect your communication with them.