If you block a number in WhatsApp, what will they see - briefly?
If you block a number in WhatsApp, the blocked user will not be able to view your profile picture, status updates, or any messages sent to them from that point forward. They will see no indication that they have been blocked; their last seen status will remain visible until it is updated naturally through other interactions on the platform.
If you block a number in WhatsApp, what will they see - in detail?
When you block a number on WhatsApp, several changes occur from the perspective of both the blocker and the blocked user. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what the blocked user will experience:
- Message Delivery: The blocked user will not be able to send messages to your number. Any message they attempt to send will appear as "Undelivered" with only one checkmark (indicating it has left their device but not reached yours). This means that the message does not get delivered to you, and you will not see it in your chat list or notifications.
- Calls: Similar to messages, if the blocked user tries to call you, the call will not go through. They might hear a ringing tone, but the call will eventually fail, indicating that their attempt to reach you was unsuccessful.
- Status Updates: The blocked user will no longer be able to see your status updates or changes in your profile picture. This is because you have effectively removed them from your contact list and restricted any form of interaction with them.
- Last Seen: The blocked user will not be able to see your "last seen" or "online" status. This feature is disabled for users who have been blocked, ensuring that they cannot track when you are active on the platform.
- Read Receipts: If a message was sent before being blocked and remains unread, the sender will not receive a read receipt (the two blue checkmarks) indicating that their message has been read. This feature is disabled for any messages sent to a blocked user.
- Group Interactions: If you are both part of a group, the blocked user can still see your messages within the group chat and you will also be able to see theirs. However, they cannot directly communicate with you outside of the group. Similarly, you won’t receive any notifications for one-on-one messages from them unless it's within the group context.
- Block Notification: WhatsApp does not send a notification to inform users that they have been blocked. However, if a blocked user tries to interact with you in various ways (like sending a message or making a call), they might suspect that something is amiss based on the lack of response and delivery indicators.
In summary, blocking a number on WhatsApp significantly limits the interaction between you and the blocked user, ensuring that their messages and calls do not reach you. This provides a level of privacy and security by restricting unwanted communication.