What does a WhatsApp conversation look like if you have been blocked - briefly?
If you have been blocked on WhatsApp, your messages will not be delivered to the person who blocked you. Additionally, you will no longer see their last seen or online status, and any attempts to call them will fail.
What does a WhatsApp conversation look like if you have been blocked - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, the appearance and functionality of their conversations with the blocker change significantly. Here's a detailed breakdown of what to expect:
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Initial Message Status: If you send a message to someone who has blocked you, it will initially show as "sent" in your chat window, indicating that the message has left your device but hasn't yet been delivered. However, this status never changes. The double check mark (indicating delivery) and the blue check mark (indicating read) do not appear.
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Profile Picture: You will no longer see any updates to their profile picture. If you previously had a saved version of their profile picture, it may still display in your chat window, but it won't be updated with new images they might post.
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Last Seen Status: The "last seen" status under their name will disappear entirely. This means you won't know when they were last active on WhatsApp.
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Status Updates: You won't be able to see any of their status updates (formerly known as WhatsApp Stories). These updates are completely inaccessible once you've been blocked.
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Calls: If you try to make a voice or video call, it will show as "calling" but never connect. The call will eventually time out and fail. Similarly, if they attempt to call you, the call will not go through on your end.
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Group Chats: If both of you are part of a group chat, you can still see their messages in the group. However, they have the option to report you as a problem within the group, which could lead to further actions from WhatsApp.
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No Notification: You won't receive any notification or alert informing you that you've been blocked. The only way to confirm this is through the observations listed above.
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Contact List: Their contact details will remain in your phonebook, but attempting to start a new chat with them will not be successful. Any messages sent to their number will show as "sent" but never delivered.
Understanding these changes can help you recognize if you've been blocked on WhatsApp. It's always important to respect the boundaries set by others in digital communication.