If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will they see it on their phone - briefly?
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, the blocked user will not be immediately notified about being blocked. They might notice some changes, such as not seeing your profile picture or status updates, but there is no direct notification from WhatsApp indicating that they have been blocked.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will they see it on their phone - in detail?
When you block a contact in WhatsApp, the other person may not immediately notice that they have been blocked, as there is no explicit notification or alert sent to them. However, several indicators can suggest to the user that their messages are not being delivered or read by you.
Firstly, the double checkmarks next to the message will change. WhatsApp uses checkmarks to indicate the status of a message: one checkmark means the message has been sent, and two checkmarks mean it has been delivered to the recipient's device. If you block someone, their messages will only show one checkmark, indicating that while the message was sent from their end, it did not reach your phone due to the block.
Secondly, any media files (such as images or videos) they send will fail to download. The user might see a notification saying "Failed" next to the file if they try to view it later. Similarly, calls made from the blocked contact will not go through; they may hear ringing but the call won't connect.
Another indication is that they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to your profile information. Your last seen timestamp and online status will also disappear for them.
Despite these signs, WhatsApp does not provide a direct way for the blocked user to confirm that they have been blocked. They might suspect it based on the lack of responses and the inability to see updates, but there is no official notification from WhatsApp indicating that a block has occurred. This approach helps maintain privacy while allowing users to control their interactions effectively.