If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will they know - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the person will not be immediately notified that they have been blocked. However, there are some indicators they might notice, such as being unable to see your profile picture or status updates.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will they know - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the process is designed to be discreet and respectful of privacy. Here are some key points to consider:
- Message Delivery: If you send a message after blocking the contact, it will not be delivered, and you will see "Failed" next to the message in your chat list. The blocked contact, however, will not receive any notification about the failure of delivery or the reason behind it.
- Status Updates: Blocked contacts will no longer see updates to your profile photo, about information, or status updates. However, they won't be notified that you have changed these settings.
- Calls and Media: Any calls or media files sent by the blocked contact will fail to deliver, but again, there is no specific notification informing them of this blockage.
- Group Conversations: If both you and the blocked contact are part of a group chat, the blocked contact can still see your messages within that group. They won't be able to call or send direct messages to you, but they will remain in the group unless an admin removes them.
- Visibility: The blocked contact remains visible in your contact list and you can unblock them at any time. Similarly, you will also remain visible in their contact list until they decide to block you or delete your contact information.
- No Notification: WhatsApp does not send any notification to the blocked contact indicating that they have been blocked. The only changes they might notice are the failure of messages and calls to be delivered, but there is no explicit indication that this is due to being blocked.
In summary, while a blocked contact may suspect that something has changed based on failed message deliveries or call attempts, WhatsApp does not provide any direct notification or confirmation that they have been blocked. This approach maintains privacy and helps prevent potential conflicts or awkward situations.