What do other users see if my WhatsApp account has been deleted - briefly?
When your WhatsApp account is deleted, other users will no longer see your profile picture or status updates. They may also receive a notification indicating that you are no longer on WhatsApp.
What do other users see if my WhatsApp account has been deleted - in detail?
When a WhatsApp account is deleted, the experience for other users varies depending on several factors. Initially, contacts will still see your name and profile picture in their chat list. However, attempting to send a message or view the profile will result in an error message indicating that the account no longer exists.
For group chats, if you were the only administrator, the group may be disbanded unless another participant is promoted to admin status by WhatsApp. If there are other admins, they can continue managing the group. Your messages and media will remain visible in the chat history for all participants, but your name will appear as "This person changed their number."
In terms of visibility, your profile information—including status updates and last seen timestamps—will no longer be accessible to other users. Any sent or received messages will not be delivered or received after the account has been deleted. It is important to note that while your account may be deleted, WhatsApp does retain certain data for a period of time as part of their data retention policies.
Overall, deleting a WhatsApp account significantly reduces your visibility and interaction capabilities with other users, effectively removing you from the platform's active user base.