What can a blocked user see in WhatsApp - briefly?
A blocked user on WhatsApp will no longer see your profile picture or status updates. They also cannot send messages to you or view your last seen status.
What can a blocked user see in WhatsApp - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, several changes occur in the visibility and functionality of messages and other features for both parties involved. Here's a detailed breakdown of what a blocked user can see in WhatsApp:
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Profile Information: The blocked user will no longer be able to view the profile picture, about information, or status updates of the person who blocked them. These elements will appear as unavailable or blank.
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Messages: Any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered and cannot be seen by the person who blocked them. The sender may see a single check mark (indicating the message was sent), but it will never turn into two check marks (confirming delivery). Additionally, read receipts and typing indicators will not be visible to the blocked user.
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Calls: If the blocked user attempts to make a voice or video call, it will fail to connect. The caller may see a message indicating that the call cannot be completed at this time.
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Group Conversations: The blocked user can still see messages and participate in group conversations if both users are part of the same group. However, they won't be able to add the person who blocked them to new groups or remove them from existing ones.
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Last Seen Status: The blocked user will not be able to see the "last seen" status of the person who blocked them. This information will appear as unavailable.
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Online Status: Similarly, the blocked user won't be able to see if the person who blocked them is currently online.
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Notifications: The blocked user will not receive any notifications about changes in the profile picture, status updates, or "last seen" status of the person who blocked them.
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Broadcast Lists: If the blocked user was part of a broadcast list created by the person who blocked them, they will no longer be included in that list and won't receive any messages from it.
It's important to note that the blocked user is not informed directly about being blocked. They might suspect something is amiss if messages aren't delivered or calls don't go through, but WhatsApp does not send a notification explicitly stating they have been blocked. This approach helps maintain privacy and prevents potential conflicts or confrontations.