If you block someone in WhatsApp, what can they see - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any messages you send after the block is implemented. Additionally, their messages sent before the block will not disappear from your chat history; instead, they will remain visible.
If you block someone in WhatsApp, what can they see - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the changes in their experience are quite noticeable and distinct from your own interactions with them. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what a blocked person can and cannot see:
- Messages: The blocked user will not be able to send messages to you. Any messages they attempt to send will appear as undelivered, with only one checkmark (indicating that the message was sent but not delivered). They won't know if their messages are being ignored or blocked, unless they have prior knowledge or suspicion of your actions.
- Calls: Similar to messages, any calls made by the blocked user will fail to connect. They may see a notification saying the call could not be completed, but they won’t receive further information about why this is happening.
- Status Updates: The blocked contact will no longer have access to your status updates, including text, images, and videos you post on your WhatsApp status. Your status will remain visible to all other contacts who are not blocked.
- Profile Picture: If the blocked user tries to view your profile picture or any information about you, they won’t be able to see anything. Your profile information will be effectively invisible to them.
- Group Interactions: If you both were part of a group chat before the block, the blocked user can still send messages and make calls within that group. However, they won't receive any notifications or updates from your interactions in the group, which might lead to confusion if you continue participating actively.
- Last Seen and Online Status: The blocked contact will be unable to see your last seen timestamp or online status. This feature is disabled for blocked users to maintain privacy on your part.
- Read Receipts: If the blocked user manages to send a message before you block them, they won’t receive read receipts (the double checkmarks indicating that you've seen their message). This applies both to individual and group chats.
- Blocking Notification: WhatsApp does not notify users when they have been blocked. Therefore, the blocked contact will not receive any alert or indication that they are no longer able to reach you through the app.
Overall, blocking a user on WhatsApp significantly limits their ability to interact with you and access information about your activity on the platform. This feature is designed to enhance privacy and security for users who wish to restrict unwanted communication.