What does a blocked user see in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your last seen status or online presence. Additionally, any messages they send to you will not deliver and instead show a single checkmark, indicating that the message has been sent but not received.
What does a blocked user see in WhatsApp - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, their experience and visibility of the content change significantly. Here's a detailed breakdown of what a blocked user sees:
Firstly, all messages sent by the blocked user to the person who has blocked them will fail to deliver. This means that the blocked user won't see any delivery status or read receipts for their messages. Instead, WhatsApp indicates that the message was sent but not delivered with a single grey tick mark.
Secondly, the blocked user will no longer be able to view the profile picture, about section, or status updates of the person who has blocked them. These sections will appear blank or unavailable. Additionally, any changes made to the profile by the blocking user (such as updating the profile picture or status) won't be visible to the blocked user.
Thirdly, calls from the blocked user to the person who has blocked them will fail to connect. WhatsApp call logs will not show any record of these failed attempts. This ensures that the blocked user cannot reach out through voice or video calls.
Lastly, the blocked user won't be able to add the blocking user to any group chats they create. If they are already part of a group together, the blocked user can still see and communicate within the group, but their messages to the blocking user will not be delivered. The blocking user retains the option to remove the blocked user from any shared groups if needed.
It's important to note that while WhatsApp provides these indicators of being blocked, it does not explicitly notify users that they have been blocked. Instead, the absence of typical interaction cues (such as delivered messages and visible profile information) serves as an implicit indicator.
In summary, a blocked user on WhatsApp will see limited or no updates from the blocking user's profile, failed delivery status for their messages, and unsuccessful call attempts. These changes are designed to protect the privacy of the person who has initiated the block.