What does a blocked number look like in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, their messages will no longer be delivered to your phone. Additionally, you won't see any updates to their profile picture or status.
What does a blocked number look like in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a number on WhatsApp, the appearance and behavior of messages from that contact change significantly. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what a blocked number looks like:
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Message Delivery: Any message sent by a blocked contact will not be delivered to your phone. The sender will see one check mark (indicating the message was sent), but it won't turn into two check marks (which would indicate delivery). This is because WhatsApp does not notify the sender that their messages are not being received due to the block.
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Profile Picture and Status: You will no longer see the profile picture or status updates of a blocked contact. The place where these elements usually appear will be blank or show a default image.
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Message Notification: You won’t receive any notifications for messages from the blocked contact. This means that your phone won't vibrate, ring, or display a notification alert when they send you a message.
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Calls and Video Calls: Any calls or video calls made by a blocked contact will go straight to voicemail without ringing your phone. You won’t be notified about the missed call either.
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Group Interactions: If you are both part of a group, the blocked user can still send messages to the group, and you will see these messages in the group chat. However, you won't receive any direct messages or notifications from them outside the group context.
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Your Status: The blocked contact will no longer be able to see your status updates, profile picture changes, or any other information you share with your contacts.
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Last Seen and Online Status: You won’t be able to see their last seen or online status. Similarly, they won't be able to see yours. This feature is disabled for both parties when a block is in place.
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Read Receipts: Blocked contacts won’t receive read receipts (the blue checkmarks) for any messages they send you. Even if you read their message, they will only see one check mark, indicating that the message was sent but not delivered.
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Contact Information: The blocked contact's information will still appear in your contacts list, but there won’t be any WhatsApp-specific details or options available for interaction.
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Media and Files: Any media files (like photos, videos, documents) sent by a blocked contact will not be delivered to you. You won't see these items in your chat history or gallery.
Blocking a number on WhatsApp ensures that you maintain a level of privacy and control over who can communicate with you through the platform. It effectively mutes any interaction from that specific contact, providing a safe space for your communication needs.