What does a subscriber see when they are blocked in WhatsApp - briefly?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, the blocked person will no longer see updates to the blocker's profile picture, about information, or status updates. Additionally, messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered and will show only one checkmark (indicating that the message was sent but not received).
What does a subscriber see when they are blocked in WhatsApp - in detail?
When a subscriber is blocked on WhatsApp, their experience of interacting with the blocker's account changes significantly. Here's what happens in detail:
-
Messages: Any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered and will show only one checkmark (indicating that it has left the sender's device), rather than two checkmarks which indicate delivery, or the ticked emoji which confirms that the message has been read. The blocked user will not receive any notification about their messages failing to deliver.
-
Profile Picture: The blocker's profile picture will no longer be visible to the blocked user. Instead, a default image (usually a gray outline of a person) will appear in place of the blocker's profile picture across all chats and the contacts list.
-
Status Updates: The blocked user will not see any updates to the blocker's status. This includes text updates, photos, videos, or GIFs that the blocker shares. The blocked user will only see an empty status field for the blocker.
-
Last Seen and Online Status: The "Last Seen" timestamp and the online status of the blocker will not be visible to the blocked user. This information is typically available in the chat window, but it will be hidden if the user has been blocked.
-
Calls: Both voice and video calls initiated by the blocked user will fail to connect. The call will ring on their end, but the blocker's phone will not ring, and no notification of the missed call will appear on the blocker’s device.
-
Group Interactions: If both users are part of a group, the blocked user can still see messages from the blocker within that group. However, they won't be able to call or send direct messages to the blocker outside of the group context.
-
No Notification of Being Blocked: WhatsApp does not send any notification to the blocked user informing them that they have been blocked. The only way for them to know is by observing these changes in their interaction with the blocker's account.
These changes are designed to maintain privacy and prevent unwanted contact, providing a clear indication of the block without explicit confirmation from WhatsApp itself.