If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will they be able to see you - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the blocked user will not be able to see your status updates or any changes to your profile picture. They also won't be able to call you or send you messages. However, they can still see your name in their contacts list and the last seen timestamp, if it was before you were blocked.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will they be able to see you - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, it significantly limits their ability to see your online status and other profile information. Here are the detailed implications:
- Online Status: The blocked contact will not be able to see your last seen or online status. This means they won't know if you are currently active on WhatsApp or when you were last online.
- Profile Picture and Information: Blocking a contact also hides your profile picture, about information, and any changes you make to these details from them. They will only see a default profile picture and no additional information.
- Read Receipts: If you have read receipts enabled, the blocked contact will not receive double checkmarks (blue ticks) indicating that you've read their messages. However, they can still see single checkmarks (grey ticks), which confirm that their message has been delivered but not read.
- Status Updates: The blocked contact cannot view your status updates or stories. If they try to access your status, it will appear as if you have not posted any recent updates.
- Calls and Messages: Blocking a contact prevents them from calling you or sending messages directly. Their calls do not ring through, and their messages will only show one checkmark (grey tick) indicating delivery but no confirmation of receipt.
- Group Visibility: If both of you are part of the same group, the blocked contact can still see your name and profile picture within that group. However, they cannot view your status or personal information outside of the group context.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively restricts their ability to monitor your activity and access your personal information. This feature is designed to protect users' privacy and ensure that unwanted interactions are minimized.