What does a contact see when you block them in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer see your last seen or online status. Additionally, any messages sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered and cannot be read by you.
What does a contact see when you block them in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the experience for that contact changes significantly. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what they will and won't see:
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Messages: Any messages sent by the blocked contact after they have been blocked will not be delivered. They will appear as "sent" on their end, but you won't receive them. If you unblock the contact later, you still won’t receive those messages.
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Profile Picture and Status Updates: The blocked contact will no longer see your profile picture or any status updates you share. Your last seen, online status, and read receipts (the blue checkmarks) will also not be visible to them.
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Calls: All calls, both voice and video, will fail if initiated by the blocked contact. They won't be able to reach you through WhatsApp calls.
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Group Messages: If you are part of a group together, the blocked contact can still see your messages in the group chat. However, they cannot call you or send direct messages within that group.
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Notification Settings: The blocked contact will not receive any notifications about changes in your status, profile picture, or last seen information.
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Blocked Contact's Experience: From their perspective, WhatsApp might seem to behave erratically. Messages won’t be delivered, calls won’t go through, and they won’t see updates from your profile. This can often lead them to suspect that they have been blocked.
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Unblocking: If you decide to unblock the contact, they will regain access to all of the above features, but any messages sent during the block period will not be delivered retroactively.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp significantly limits their ability to interact with you and see your updates. This can serve as a useful tool for maintaining privacy and controlling unwanted communication.