What does a blocked person see and receive in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer see your profile picture, about section, or any changes you make to these. They can still send messages, but the sender won't receive read receipts or delivery confirmations, and their messages will not be delivered to you.
What does a blocked person see and receive in WhatsApp - in detail?
When an individual is blocked on WhatsApp, the experience for that user can vary significantly depending on whether they are attempting to contact someone who has blocked them or if they themselves have been blocked by another user. Here's a detailed breakdown of what a blocked person sees and receives in WhatsApp:
Sending Messages
If you attempt to send a message to someone who has blocked you, your message will not be delivered. Instead, you will see one check mark (which indicates that the message was sent but not yet delivered) next to the message bubble. This single check mark is a clear indication that your message did not reach the intended recipient because they have blocked you.
Viewing Profile Information
You will no longer be able to view the profile picture, status updates, or any changes made by the person who has blocked you. The last seen timestamp and online status will also be unavailable. Essentially, your ability to see any information about their activity on WhatsApp is revoked.
Calling
If you try to make a voice or video call to someone who has blocked you, the call will not connect. You may hear a ringing tone, but it will eventually disconnect without ever reaching the other person.
Group Chats
Being blocked does not automatically remove you from group chats that both of you are part of. However, if the individual who blocked you is an admin of the group, they have the ability to remove you from the group. In a group chat, you will still be able to see their messages and any changes they make to their profile picture or status within the group context.
Notifications
You will not receive any notifications about the person's activity on WhatsApp, such as when they come online, change their status, or update their profile picture. Any form of direct interaction with this individual outside of the blocked state (e.g., through mutual groups) does not restore these notifications.
Mutual Contacts
If you have mutual contacts, they will still see your messages and interactions in group chats as usual. However, if the person who blocked you is part of a group chat with mutual friends, those mutual friends cannot inform you about that individual's activities or status within WhatsApp.
Media and Files
Sending media files (photos, videos, documents) to someone who has blocked you will result in the same outcome as sending text messages: they will not be delivered, and you will see only one check mark next to the file.
Blocking Someone Else
If you block another user on WhatsApp, their experience will mirror what has been described above. They will not be able to send messages or calls to you, nor will they be able to view your profile information, status updates, or last seen timestamp.
In summary, being blocked on WhatsApp significantly limits the interaction and visibility one has with the person who initiated the block. The primary indicators of this state are the inability to deliver messages, see profile information, or connect via calls.