What does a blocked WhatsApp user see - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any messages sent after the block was implemented. Additionally, calls from the blocked user will not go through, and their messages will display as "sent" but not delivered.
What does a blocked WhatsApp user see - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, they will notice several changes in their interaction with the person who has blocked them. Here are the details of what a blocked WhatsApp user sees:
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Message Delivery Status: Any messages sent to the blocker will show one tick mark, indicating that the message was sent but not delivered. The second tick mark, which confirms delivery, will be absent. This is a clear sign that the recipient may have blocked the sender.
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Profile Picture and Status: The profile picture of the person who has blocked them will no longer be visible. Similarly, any changes in their status will not be seen by the blocked user. These visual cues can be an indication of being blocked.
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Last Seen: The 'last seen' timestamp for the blocker will also disappear from the conversation window. This means that the blocked user will not see when the other person was last active on WhatsApp.
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Read Receipts: If read receipts are enabled, the blocked user will not receive any confirmation that their messages have been read by the blocker. The blue ticks indicating a read message will not appear.
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Calls: Any calls made to the blocker will not go through. The call will show as failed, and there will be no option to leave a voicemail. This is another indicator that the user might have been blocked.
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No Notification: The blocker will not receive any notification for messages or calls from the blocked user. This ensures that the blocker remains unaware of any attempts to contact them.
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Group Interaction: If both users are part of a group, the blocked user can still see the blocker's messages within the group chat. However, they will not be able to directly message or call the blocker outside the group.
These changes collectively help a blocked WhatsApp user recognize that their communication with the other person has been restricted.