If you unblock a contact in WhatsApp, what will they see - briefly?
When you unblock a contact on WhatsApp, they will not be able to see any messages or calls that were sent while they were blocked. However, they can now communicate with you again as if the block never happened.
If you unblock a contact in WhatsApp, what will they see - in detail?
If you unblock a contact in WhatsApp, the process of reconnecting is seamless and efficient, designed to preserve both parties' privacy while facilitating communication. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what your recently unblocked contact will see:
- Initial Contact Attempt: When your contact tries to send you a message after you have unblocked them, they will receive no immediate indication that you have lifted the block. The message will appear as "delivered" but not "read," similar to how it would behave if your phone were turned off or if you had not yet seen their message.
- Your Last Seen Status: Once you open WhatsApp after unblocking, your contact will be able to see your last online status (e.g., "Last seen today at 3:15 PM"). This means they can tell that you are now active on the platform and have potentially received their message.
- Message Delivery: Any messages sent after you unblocked them will now be delivered to your phone, appearing in the chat as usual. However, since you were previously blocked, these messages will not have been stored on WhatsApp’s servers, so they won't appear in the conversation history until you open the chat.
- Read Receipts: Once you open the chat and see their message, your contact will receive a "read" receipt (the two blue ticks next to the message). This indicates that you have seen their message.
- Media and Files: If your contact sent any media files (images, videos, documents) while you were blocked, these won't be delivered retroactively. They will only see a "delivered" status for new messages sent after you unblock them.
- Call History: Any missed calls from the blocked period will not appear in your call history once you unblock the contact. However, future calls and messages will function normally.
- Profile Information: Your contact will have access to any profile information you have set as public (profile picture, about section, etc.). If you choose to update this information after unblocking, it will be visible to them.
It's important to note that WhatsApp prioritizes user privacy and control over communication settings. This means that while the unblocked contact can see your activity and receive messages, they won't have access to any historical data from the period when you had blocked them. This ensures that users can maintain their desired level of interaction without compromising on privacy.