What does a person see if they have been blocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
When someone is blocked on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to view the profile picture of the person who blocked them. Additionally, any messages sent by the blocked individual will not be delivered and will show only one checkmark instead of two, indicating that they have not been read.
What does a person see if they have been blocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
When a user is blocked by another person on WhatsApp, the interface and experience can change noticeably. The primary indicators of being blocked include:
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Profile Picture: One of the most immediate changes is that the profile picture of the contact who has blocked you will no longer be visible. Instead, the default WhatsApp icon or a generic image may appear in its place.
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Status Updates: You will no longer be able to see the status updates of the person who has blocked you. This includes text, photo, video, and GIF updates that they share with their contacts.
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Last Seen and Online Status: The last seen or online status of the blocker will not be visible to you. This information is typically shown under the contact's name but will be replaced by a generic message like "Last seen: [unknown]".
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Message Delivery Indicators: When you send messages to the person who has blocked you, you won’t see any delivery or read receipts (the checkmarks next to your messages). This means that even if the messages are delivered and read by the blocker, you will not receive confirmation of this.
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Calls: Attempting to make a voice or video call to the person who has blocked you will result in the call failing immediately without any notification or ringing on their end. This is a clear sign that your calls are being blocked.
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Group Interaction: If both of you are members of a group, you may still see their messages and interactions within the group. However, trying to send them a direct message within the group will not be possible.
These changes collectively indicate that your attempts to communicate with this contact have been restricted by them. WhatsApp does not provide explicit notifications about being blocked for privacy reasons, so these subtle changes in functionality are the primary ways to determine if you have been blocked.