What does a blocked WhatsApp contact look like on a phone - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, their messages will no longer appear in your chat history. Additionally, you won't see any updates to their profile picture or status.
What does a blocked WhatsApp contact look like on a phone - in detail?
When a user blocks another user on WhatsApp, the appearance of that contact changes significantly on both devices involved in the interaction. For the user who has initiated the block, the experience is straightforward and unambiguous. The blocked contact will no longer appear in their contact list or any group chats they share. If an attempt to message or call the blocked user is made, WhatsApp will indicate that the message or call was not delivered, similar to situations where the recipient does not have internet access or has not added your number to their contacts.
However, for the user who has been blocked, the situation may be less clear-cut. The blocked contact will still appear in their contact list and any group chats they share with the blocker. They can send messages or make calls as usual, but those attempts will not reach the blocker. WhatsApp does not provide a specific notification to inform the user that they have been blocked; instead, the sent message will remain with a single checkmark (indicating it has left the sender's device) and no further delivery confirmation. Similarly, any calls made to the blocker will go unanswered without ringing or going to voicemail.
It is important to note that while the blocked user may notice these anomalies, WhatsApp does not explicitly inform users when they have been blocked. This lack of explicit notification can sometimes lead to confusion or uncertainty about why messages are not being delivered or calls are not being connected. For those who suspect they might have been blocked, observing these patterns over time can provide some indication, but there is no definitive way to confirm blocking status without direct communication with the blocker.
In summary, a blocked WhatsApp contact appears differently on each user's device. The initiator of the block will see no trace of the blocked contact in their lists or interactions, while the blocked user will experience difficulties in communicating without explicit reason or confirmation from WhatsApp.