If you block someone in WhatsApp, will they see your status - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to view your status updates. This is because blocking a contact effectively removes them from your contacts list and restricts their access to any of your shared content.
If you block someone in WhatsApp, will they see your status - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, their ability to view your status updates is significantly restricted. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Status Updates are Not Visible: Once you block a contact, they will no longer be able to see any new status updates you post after the block. This applies to both text and media updates (photos, videos, GIFs) that you share on your WhatsApp status.
- Previous Status Updates Remain Hidden: Any status updates you had posted before blocking the contact will also become inaccessible to them. They won't be able to view any of your past statuses either.
- No Notifications for Blocked Contacts: Blocked contacts do not receive any notifications or alerts about being blocked. Therefore, they might assume that you simply haven't posted new updates if they try to check your status and find nothing.
- Mutual Groups and Chats: If the blocked contact is part of a group chat with you, they will still be able to see your status updates within that specific group context. Group statuses are visible to all members of the group, regardless of individual blocking settings.
- Privacy Settings in Status: WhatsApp offers privacy settings for status updates, allowing users to control who can view their status. When you block someone, it effectively overrides these settings and ensures that the blocked contact cannot access your status at all.
- Reversibility: If you decide to unblock the contact in the future, they will still not be able to see any status updates posted during the period they were blocked. They will only regain access to new statuses posted after the block is lifted.
In summary, blocking someone on WhatsApp means they will lose access to your status updates entirely. This feature ensures a higher level of privacy and control over who can view your shared content on the platform.