What does a blocked user see in WhatsApp, how to understand it - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, about section, or any changes made to your status. To determine if you have been blocked, try sending a message; if it only shows one check mark (indicating it was sent but not delivered), you may have been blocked.
What does a blocked user see in WhatsApp, how to understand it - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the experience for the blocked user can vary depending on several factors. However, it's important to note that WhatsApp does not explicitly notify users when they have been blocked. Here’s a detailed look at what a blocked user might see and how to understand if they have indeed been blocked:
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Initial Messages: When you first block someone, any messages sent by the blocked user will be delivered as usual until their next attempt to communicate with you. After that, WhatsApp hides the delivery status from the blocked user for subsequent messages. This means the sender won't see checkmarks (one gray, two gray, or two blue) indicating whether their message was successfully sent, delivered, or read by you.
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Profile Picture and Status: The blocked user will no longer be able to see any updates to your profile picture or status. If they try to view these, nothing will change for them; it will appear as if there have been no new changes.
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Calls: Any calls made by the blocked user will not go through. They might see a message saying that the call failed and won't be given any specific reason why.
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Group Interactions: If both you and the blocked user are part of the same group, the situation is slightly different. The blocked user can still see your messages within the group chat and can communicate with you there. However, they will not receive any direct messages or calls from you outside of the group context.
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Last Seen: The blocked user will no longer be able to see your "last seen" status. This information is hidden from them entirely.
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Read Receipts: Any read receipts (the blue checkmarks indicating that a message has been read) will not be visible to the blocked user. They won’t know if you have read their messages or not.
Understanding if you've been blocked can sometimes be challenging for users because WhatsApp does not provide explicit notifications. However, some common indicators include:
- Messages are only showing one gray checkmark (indicating they were sent but not delivered).
- Inability to view your profile picture or status updates.
- Calls failing to connect without any clear reason.
If a user suspects they have been blocked, they might try sending messages or making calls to see if there are any of these telltale signs. It’s also worth noting that WhatsApp's privacy settings ensure that neither party is explicitly informed about the blocking action, maintaining a level of discretion and respect for both users involved.