If you delete someone from a group in WhatsApp, will they see it - briefly?
If you delete someone from a WhatsApp group, they will receive a notification informing them about their removal from the group. This action cannot be done discreetly as the user will be immediately notified of the change in their group status.
If you delete someone from a group in WhatsApp, will they see it - in detail?
When you remove someone from a WhatsApp group, the process is designed to maintain privacy and prevent unnecessary notifications or alerts. Here’s how it works:
- No Direct Notification: The person you remove will not receive a direct notification informing them that they have been removed from the group. WhatsApp does not send an alert or message to the removed participant indicating their removal.
- Group Information Update: While the removed individual won't be explicitly notified, they might notice changes in their group information. For instance, if they try to access the group, they will find that it no longer exists on their device. They might also see a change in the number of participants listed for the group when viewed from another member’s phone.
- Message History: The removed participant can still view the message history of the group up until the point of removal. However, they will no longer receive any new messages sent to the group after their removal.
- Administrator Privileges: If the person you remove is an administrator of the group, their administrative privileges will be revoked immediately upon removal. They will no longer have control over group settings or the ability to add or remove other members.
- Group Visibility: The removed individual might also notice that they can no longer see the group in their list of groups. This visual cue could indicate to them that something has changed, but it won’t specify what action was taken by the administrator.
In summary, while WhatsApp does not send a specific alert to notify someone when they are removed from a group, there are several indirect ways in which the person might become aware of their removal. The goal is to maintain privacy and minimize disruption for both the removed participant and the rest of the group members.