If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will they see the messages - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will not be able to view your status updates or new messages sent after the block. However, any messages sent before blocking are still accessible to them.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will they see the messages - in detail?
Blocking a contact on WhatsApp is an effective way to prevent unwanted communication and protect your privacy. However, it's important to understand how this feature works regarding message delivery.
When you block someone on WhatsApp, several changes occur in the messaging dynamics:
- Message Delivery: The blocked contact will not receive any messages that you send after they have been blocked. This includes text, images, videos, and other types of media. However, if you try to send a message before the block is fully processed (which can take a few minutes), there's a possibility that the message might be delivered.
- Message Notification: The blocked contact will not receive any notifications for messages sent after they have been blocked. This means they won’t see the double check marks indicating delivery and read status. They also won’t see your last seen or online status.
- Previous Messages: Blocking a contact does not delete or remove previously sent and received messages from either party's chat history. Both you and the blocked contact can still view these past conversations, but neither of you will be able to send new messages to each other after the block is in place.
- Group Interactions: If both you and the blocked contact are part of a group on WhatsApp, the blocked contact will continue to see your messages within that group. Blocking someone only affects one-on-one communication. They can still read your messages and interact with you in any shared groups until they are removed from those groups by an admin or leave voluntarily.
- Calls and Status Updates: In addition to text messages, blocking a contact also prevents them from making voice or video calls to you. Similarly, the blocked contact will not be able to see your status updates or stories.
In summary, once a contact is blocked on WhatsApp, they will not receive any new messages sent by you after the block has been activated. However, any messages sent before the block takes effect may still be delivered. It's crucial to understand these dynamics to effectively manage your communication preferences and maintain your privacy on the platform.