If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will the subscriber see that they have been blocked - briefly?
No, if you block a contact in WhatsApp, the subscriber will not see that they have been blocked. The blocking action is invisible to the user on the other end; they will only notice that messages are no longer being delivered or read.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will the subscriber see that they have been blocked - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the blocked user may notice some changes in their interaction with your account, but WhatsApp does not explicitly notify them that they have been blocked. Here's what happens in detail:
- Last Seen and Online Status: The blocked user will no longer see your last seen or online status. Instead, they will see a message saying "You can't see their last seen." This is one of the most noticeable changes for the blocked user.
- Profile Picture: The blocked user will not be able to see any updates to your profile picture. They will continue to see the old image, if any, or a default icon depending on their device settings.
- Messages: If the blocked user tries to send you a message, it will appear as sent but never delivered. There won't be any checkmarks next to the message. However, they can still see your messages in group chats if both of you are part of the same group.
- Calls: The blocked user will not be able to call you. If they try, the call will fail and show no sign that it even attempted to connect.
- Status Updates: The blocked user will not see your status updates in their Status tab. However, you can still see their status updates if you choose to do so by tapping on their name in your contacts list.
- No Notification: WhatsApp does not send a notification or any kind of message to the blocked user informing them that they have been blocked. The changes mentioned above are the only indicators they might notice.
In summary, while there are some clues that could indicate to the blocked user that they have been blocked, WhatsApp does not provide a direct notification. If you want to ensure complete privacy, it's best to avoid any interactions with the blocked user within group chats or by viewing their status updates.