If you have blocked a user in WhatsApp, what do they see - briefly?
When you block a user on WhatsApp, the blocked person will no longer see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to your 'About' section. They will still be able to see your messages and group chats until they manually remove you from their contact list or delete the conversation.
If you have blocked a user in WhatsApp, what do they see - in detail?
When you block a user on WhatsApp, the experience for that person is quite limited and straightforward. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what they will see:
Firstly, any messages or calls initiated by the blocked user will fail to deliver. They won't receive any read receipts or delivery notifications, which could be confusing for them as they might assume their messages are being ignored rather than blocked. Additionally, any media files such as photos or videos sent by the blocked user will also not reach you.
Secondly, the blocked user will no longer see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes made to your profile information. Your last seen timestamp and online status will also become invisible to them, adding another layer of confusion since they won't know when you were last active on WhatsApp.
Thirdly, if the blocked user tries to view your contact information within their phone’s address book, they might see that your number is no longer associated with a WhatsApp account. This discrepancy can indicate that you have either deleted your WhatsApp account or blocked them specifically.
Lastly, there are no specific notifications sent by WhatsApp to inform the user that they have been blocked. However, if they try to add you back to their contacts and send a message, the absence of delivery ticks (blue for read, gray for delivered) can hint at being blocked, especially if this behavior is consistent over time.
Overall, blocking someone on WhatsApp significantly restricts their ability to communicate with you and limits what they can see about your activity on the platform.