What does a contact see in WhatsApp if they are blocked - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer see your profile picture or status updates. Additionally, their messages to you will remain undelivered and appear with a single checkmark, indicating they have not been read.
What does a contact see in WhatsApp if they are blocked - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, the experience for both the blocker and the person being blocked changes significantly. Here's what happens from the perspective of the blocked contact:
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Message Delivery Status: The blocked contact will no longer see message delivery statuses such as "Read" or "Delivered". Instead, they will only see a single checkmark indicating that the message has been sent but not delivered or read. This is because WhatsApp cannot confirm delivery to the blocker's device.
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Profile Picture and Status: The blocked contact will no longer be able to view the blocker’s profile picture, about section, or status updates. These elements will appear as if they have never been set by the blocker.
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Calls: If the blocker has their phone number saved in the blocked contact's address book, calls from the blocker will still ring. However, if the blocker’s number is not saved, the call will not come through, and no missed call notification will be shown to the blocked contact.
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Group Interactions: If both contacts are part of a WhatsApp group, the blocked contact can still see the blocker's messages within that group. However, they won’t be able to start a direct conversation with the blocker or send them private messages within the group.
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Last Seen Status: The blocked contact will not be able to see when the blocker was last online (the "Last Seen" status). This information will remain hidden, indicating that the blocker might be offline even if they are active on WhatsApp.
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Forwarded Messages: If the blocked contact tries to forward a message sent by the blocker to another chat, they may encounter difficulties or receive an error message, as WhatsApp restricts certain actions for blocked users.
These changes collectively create an environment where the blocked contact is limited in their interaction with the blocker, ensuring that their messages and personal information remain protected.