What does it mean to block in WhatsApp - briefly?
Blocking on WhatsApp means that the blocked user will no longer be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any messages you send after they have been blocked. They will also not be able to call you.
What does it mean to block in WhatsApp - in detail?
Blocking on WhatsApp is a feature designed to protect users from unwanted communication and potential harassment. When you block someone, several changes occur in your interaction with that contact:
- Message Delivery: Any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered to you. Instead, they will appear as undelivered on their end.
- Calls: You will not receive any calls from the blocked user. If they try to call you, it will show as unanswered on their side.
- Status Updates: You will no longer see status updates or profile picture changes from the blocked contact. Similarly, they won't see yours either.
- Last Seen and Online Status: The blocked user will not be able to see your last seen or online status. Your privacy settings for these features apply only to contacts who are not blocked.
- Group Invitations: Blocking someone does not prevent them from adding you to a group chat. However, if they do add you, you will receive a notification that allows you to leave the group immediately without alerting the person who added you.
- Media and Files: Any media or files sent by the blocked user will not be delivered to your phone.
- Notifications: You won't receive any notifications about messages or calls from the blocked contact.
- Contact Visibility: The blocked contact will still appear in your contacts list, but you won’t see their online status or any updates they make to their profile picture or status.
- Mutual Groups: If you and the blocked user are part of the same group chat, both of you can still see each other's messages within that group. However, individual messages sent outside of the group will not be delivered.
- Unblocking: To restore communication with a blocked contact, you need to unblock them. Once unblocked, all previous undelivered messages and calls will remain undelivered unless resent by the sender.
Blocking is a powerful tool for maintaining control over your communication experience on WhatsApp. It ensures that only desired interactions are allowed, contributing to a safer and more comfortable environment for users.