If you block a contact in WhatsApp, what will you be able to see - briefly?
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, you will still be able to see the messages they sent before being blocked, but you won't see any of their future messages or updates. The blocked contact will also not be able to see your status updates or changes to your profile photo.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, what will you be able to see - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, several changes occur regarding the visibility of their messages and activities. Here's a detailed breakdown:
- Messages: You will no longer receive any messages from the blocked contact. Any message they send to you will be returned with an error message stating that the recipient is unavailable. This applies both to individual chats and group conversations. If the contact is part of a group, you will not see their messages within that group either.
- Profile Picture and Status: You will no longer have access to view their profile picture or status updates. The blocked contact's profile picture will be replaced with a default icon, and their "last seen" or "online" status will not be visible to you.
- Calls: If the blocked contact tries to call you via WhatsApp, the call will not go through. You will not receive any notification of the missed call, and it will appear as if no attempt was made from their end.
- Notifications: You will not receive any notifications related to the blocked contact, whether it's a message, a call, or a status update. This ensures that there is no disruption from their activities in your notification panel.
- Media and Files: Any media files (photos, videos, documents) sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to you. Similarly, if they try to send you a file, it will fail to reach your device.
- Group Visibility: If the blocked contact is part of a group, their messages within that group will not be visible to you. However, you will still see the group chat and can participate in conversations with other members.
- Mutual Contacts: Blocking someone on WhatsApp does not affect your mutual contacts. Your mutual contacts will still be able to communicate with both of you unless they themselves are blocked by either party.
- Your Visibility: The blocked contact will remain in your contact list, but their name will appear with a default icon instead of their profile picture. They will not see any updates from you, such as changes to your status or profile picture, and they will be unable to call or message you.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively cuts off all forms of communication and visibility related to that person. This ensures a peaceful and undisturbed experience for the user who has chosen to block another individual.