Is it visible in WhatsApp that a contact is blocked - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the changes are not immediately apparent to them. They will still see your profile picture and about section, but they won't be able to call or message you.
Is it visible in WhatsApp that a contact is blocked - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, there are several indicators that might suggest to the other person that they have been blocked. However, WhatsApp does not explicitly notify users when they have been blocked by another contact. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Last Seen and Online Status: If you block someone, they will no longer see your last seen or online status. This information will be hidden from them, which might indicate that something has changed in their communication with you.
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Profile Picture and About Information: After blocking a contact, they will not be able to view your profile picture or the "About" section. This could raise suspicions as these details are typically visible to all contacts.
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Messages: If a blocked user tries to send you a message, it will appear as if the message was sent but never delivered (indicated by one checkmark). They won't receive any read receipts or delivery notifications for future messages.
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Calls: Blocked contacts cannot make voice or video calls to you. If they try, the call will fail to connect, which might also hint at being blocked.
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Groups: If both of you are part of a group, the blocked contact can still see your messages and status within that group. However, they won't be able to add you to new groups or remove you from existing ones.
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Broadcast Lists: Blocked contacts cannot send broadcast messages to you. If they try, it will fail silently without any notification.
While these changes can hint at being blocked, WhatsApp does not provide a definitive notification or clear message indicating that a contact has been blocked. Therefore, users might need to infer the status from these indirect signs.