What does it look like when someone is blocked in WhatsApp - briefly?
When someone is blocked on WhatsApp, you will no longer see their profile picture or status updates. Additionally, your messages to them will not be delivered and will show only one checkmark instead of the usual two.
What does it look like when someone is blocked in WhatsApp - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, several indicators become apparent, both to the person who has been blocked and to those trying to communicate with them.
For the individual who has been blocked:
- Messages Status: Any messages sent to the blocker will not be delivered. Instead of the usual checkmarks indicating delivery and read receipts, a single checkmark will appear next to the message, signaling that it has left the sender's device but has not been delivered.
- Profile Information: The blocker's profile picture will no longer be visible, and any changes made to their status will not update for the blocked user. Additionally, any information about the last seen or online status will disappear.
- Calls: Attempting to make a voice or video call to the blocker will result in failure. The call will not connect, and no ringing sound will be heard.
For others trying to communicate with the blocked user:
- Profile Information: The profile picture of the blocked user will still be visible, but any changes made to their status or last seen/online information will not update for others. This is because WhatsApp does not publicly announce that a user has been blocked; instead, it simply stops updating certain information.
- Messages Status: Messages sent by others to the blocked user will behave as usual, with checkmarks indicating delivery and read receipts. However, if the blocked user chooses to ignore or delete messages without reading them, this behavior may not be noticeable to the sender.
- Calls: Voice or video calls initiated by others to the blocked user should connect normally, assuming the blocker's device is online and capable of receiving calls.
In summary, while being blocked on WhatsApp does limit communication, it is important to note that WhatsApp does not notify users when they have been blocked. Instead, certain features and information updates are simply withheld from the blocked user. For others trying to communicate with a blocked user, most interactions will appear normal, with any changes in behavior being subtle and not immediately obvious.