If you have blocked someone in WhatsApp, can they see you - briefly?
If you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not be able to view your profile picture, about section, or any status updates you share. Additionally, their messages will not be delivered to you, and you will not appear in their contact list.
If you have blocked someone in WhatsApp, can they see you - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the communication between your accounts is effectively severed from their perspective. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Message Delivery: Once blocked, any messages sent by the person you've blocked will not be delivered to you. They won't see the double-check marks that indicate message delivery and reading, which is WhatsApp's standard confirmation system. This means they won’t know if their messages have reached you or not.
- Profile Visibility: The blocked individual cannot view your profile picture, about section, or any status updates you share. Your profile information becomes inaccessible to them, maintaining your privacy.
- Calls and Media Sharing: Blocking someone also prevents them from calling you on WhatsApp. Similarly, they won’t be able to send you photos, videos, voice messages, or any other type of media. These attempts will fail silently, with no indication that the content was not delivered.
- Group Interactions: If both you and the blocked person are part of a WhatsApp group, they can still see your messages in the group chat. However, you have the option to remove them from the group if you wish to prevent any further interactions.
- Blocked Status: The person who has been blocked will not receive any notification informing them that they have been blocked. They might infer it based on the lack of message delivery confirmations or failed call attempts, but WhatsApp does not provide explicit confirmation of a block.
- Unblocking and Re-adding: If you decide to unblock this person, they will regain access to your profile information, messages, calls, and any media you choose to share. However, they won't automatically become part of your contacts again; you would need to add them manually if desired.
In summary, when you block someone on WhatsApp, their ability to see or interact with your account is significantly limited. They cannot view your profile, receive messages, or make calls, providing a robust layer of privacy and control over your interactions on the platform.