Is it visible in WhatsApp that the contact is blocked - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your last seen status or online presence. However, there is no visible indication for them that they have been blocked; their messages will simply not be delivered and will show as sent but not received.
Is it visible in WhatsApp that the contact is blocked - in detail?
When a user blocks another user on WhatsApp, there are several nuances to consider regarding visibility and interaction. The primary goal of blocking is to prevent unwanted communication and preserve privacy. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Conversations
Blocking a contact in WhatsApp does not delete the conversation history that you have had with them. However, the blocked user will no longer be able to send you messages or calls, and they will not see your online status or any changes made to your profile picture.
Visibility of Status Updates
If you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not be able to view your profile picture, about section, or any status updates you share. This means that the blocked user will have no insight into your activity on the platform.
Group Interactions
If both you and the blocked user are part of a group, you can still see each other's messages within that group. However, the blocked user cannot initiate direct communication with you or add you to another group.
Notifications
You will not receive any notifications about calls or messages from the blocked contact. Similarly, they will not be able to call you or send you messages, which helps in preventing any form of interaction.
Mutual Contacts
Blocking a user does not inform your mutual contacts that you have blocked someone. The blocking action is private and only visible to the two parties involved.
Unblocking
If you decide to unblock the contact at some point, you will need to add them back to your contact list manually. The process of unblocking does not automatically restore their number in your contacts.
In summary, while blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively prevents interaction and communication from that user, it does not entirely remove the presence of past conversations or their visibility within group chats. The blocked user will have no insight into your activity beyond what is available in shared groups.