What does a subscriber see when they are blocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, they will no longer see the profile picture of the person who blocked them. Additionally, any messages sent to this contact will not be delivered and will show only one check mark (indicating it was sent but not received).
What does a subscriber see when they are blocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
When a user is blocked by another on WhatsApp, the experience can vary based on several factors. Initially, the blocked user may not immediately notice any changes in their chat interface with the person who has blocked them. However, there are several indicators that can suggest they have been blocked:
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Last Seen and Online Status: The last seen timestamp or online status of the blocker will no longer be visible to the blocked user. This is one of the most telling signs that something might be amiss.
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Profile Picture: The profile picture of the person who has blocked them may also disappear from view. Instead, a generic default image might appear.
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Message Delivery: If the blocked user attempts to send messages to the blocker, they will see only one checkmark next to their message, indicating that it was sent but not delivered. This is different from the usual scenario where two checkmarks would appear once the message has been read or delivered.
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Calls and Status Updates: The blocked user will be unable to make calls to the blocker or view any status updates they post. Additionally, any group chats that the blocker might have added them to may no longer function as expected.
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Group Chat Interactions: If both users are part of a group chat, the blocked user can still see messages from the blocker within the group. However, they will not be able to directly interact with those messages (e.g., reply or forward).
It is important to note that WhatsApp does not explicitly notify users when they have been blocked. The absence of certain features and indicators mentioned above are the primary ways a user can infer that they might have been blocked by another person. If a user suspects they have been blocked, they may want to reach out to the other party directly through an alternative method to confirm their status.