If you block a contact on WhatsApp, will the subscriber see it - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the blocked user will not be able to see your last seen status, online presence, or any changes in your profile picture. However, they will still be able to see messages sent before the block was implemented, but no new messages will be delivered after that point.
If you block a contact on WhatsApp, will the subscriber see it - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the blocked user does not receive a notification or any indication that they have been blocked. The blocking action is designed to be discreet and is primarily intended to protect your privacy by preventing the blocked user from seeing your profile picture, status updates, and any messages you send. However, there are some telltale signs that may indicate to the blocked user that something has changed:
- Message Delivery Status: If the blocked user tries to send a message to you after being blocked, they will see only one checkmark (which indicates that the message was sent but not delivered). Normally, two checkmarks would appear once the message is delivered and read by the recipient. This discrepancy can be a hint that something is amiss.
- Profile Picture and Status: The blocked user will no longer see your profile picture or any status updates you post. If they previously had access to these, their sudden unavailability might raise suspicions.
- Calls: Any calls made by the blocked user will not go through. They may hear a message saying that the call did not connect, which could hint at a potential block.
- Group Interaction: If you are both part of a group and you block the contact, they will remain in the group but will lose the ability to see your status within the group or send you direct messages. This can also be an indirect sign that something has changed.
In summary, while WhatsApp does not explicitly inform blocked users about their status, certain changes in message delivery statuses, profile visibility, and call connectivity may hint at being blocked. The design of these features is to maintain a level of privacy and discretion for the user who initiates the block.