What does a blocked person's WhatsApp profile look like - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, their profile picture becomes unavailable to you, and their last seen status will not be visible. Additionally, messages from the blocked contact cannot be delivered or read by you.
What does a blocked person's WhatsApp profile look like - in detail?
When a user blocks another person on WhatsApp, the blocked individual’s profile undergoes several changes that are visible to the blocker but not to others using the app. Here is a detailed description of what a blocked person's WhatsApp profile looks like:
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Profile Picture: The most noticeable change is that the profile picture of the blocked user becomes unavailable. Instead of seeing their photo, you will see a default icon or avatar, which can vary depending on the device and app version. This indicates that the user has restricted access to their profile picture.
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Status Updates: You will no longer be able to view the status updates of the blocked user. When you try to access their status, it will show an error message indicating that the status is unavailable or cannot be loaded. This restriction applies to both text and media status updates.
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Last Seen Timestamp: The last seen timestamp of the blocked user will not be visible to you. Instead, it will display "Last seen: Unknown" or a similar message, indicating that their online activity is hidden from your view. This feature prevents the blocker from knowing when the blocked user was last active on WhatsApp.
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Read Receipts: If read receipts are enabled, you will not receive confirmation that the blocked user has read your messages. The double-check marks (blue ticks) will not appear, and you will only see a single check mark (gray tick), indicating that the message was sent but not delivered or read.
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Message Delivery: Sending messages to a blocked user will result in an error notification. Your messages will not be delivered to the blocked user's phone, and you may receive a message saying "You cannot send a message to this contact." This restriction ensures that communication between you and the blocked user is completely severed.
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Profile Information: You will no longer have access to the detailed profile information of the blocked user. This includes their about section, phone number, and other personal details. Trying to view their profile will show limited or no information at all.
These changes are implemented by WhatsApp to ensure that users who have been blocked are protected from further communication and potential harassment. The blocked individual remains unaware of these restrictions unless they attempt to contact the blocker, in which case they may receive error messages indicating that their messages were not delivered.