What does WhatsApp look like when you are blocked - briefly?
When you are blocked on WhatsApp, your messages to the blocker will no longer show a single checkmark, indicating they were not delivered. Additionally, you won't be able to see the blocker's last seen or online status.
What does WhatsApp look like when you are blocked - in detail?
When you find yourself unable to communicate with someone on WhatsApp, it might be due to them blocking your number. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what WhatsApp looks like when you've been blocked:
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Profile Picture: The profile picture of the person who has blocked you will no longer be visible. Instead, you’ll see a default placeholder image or an empty space where their photo should be. This is one of the most telling signs that you might have been blocked.
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Status Updates: You won't be able to view their status updates anymore. If you try, it will show as if they haven’t posted any new statuses recently, even though they may have updated it multiple times since blocking you.
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Message Delivery Indicators: Your messages will not display the usual checkmarks that indicate delivery or read receipts. Instead of seeing one checkmark (message sent), two checkmarks (message delivered), or a blue background with checkmarks (message read), you'll only see a single grey checkmark. This indicates that your message has been sent but not delivered, which is a strong indication that you have been blocked.
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Calls: You won’t be able to make voice or video calls to the person who has blocked you. If you try, it will show as if the call attempt failed immediately without even trying to connect.
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Group Interaction: You can still interact with them in group chats, but there are limitations. You won’t be able to see their last seen status or online presence in the group chat. Additionally, any messages you send directly to them within a group will not display delivery or read receipts.
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Blocked Contact Visibility: You might still see the contact in your list of contacts if you have saved their number on your phone. However, trying to start a new chat with them will result in an error message indicating that the message was not delivered.
These signs collectively suggest that the person has blocked you on WhatsApp. It’s important to respect their decision and refrain from attempting to contact them further through other means unless it is absolutely necessary and appropriate to do so.