What does WhatsApp show if you've been blocked - briefly?
If you suspect you have been blocked on WhatsApp, there are several indicators to look for. Firstly, your messages will remain with a single tick rather than turning into two ticks indicating delivery and read status. Additionally, you won't be able to see the person's profile picture or their last seen status.
What does WhatsApp show if you've been blocked - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, several indicators can help determine the status change. It’s important to note that WhatsApp does not explicitly notify users when they have been blocked; however, there are certain signs that can suggest this has occurred.
Firstly, if you try to send a message to someone who has blocked you, it will remain with a single checkmark (indicating it was sent but not delivered). Normally, two checkmarks indicate delivery and two blue checkmarks confirm the message was read. The absence of any change in the checkmark status can be an initial clue that your messages are not reaching the recipient.
Secondly, if you attempt to view the profile picture of the person who has blocked you, you will find that it is no longer visible. This is because WhatsApp restricts access to profile pictures when a user blocks another. You may see a generic icon or an empty circle where the profile picture used to be.
Another indicator is the lack of updates in the ‘Last Seen’ and ‘Online’ statuses for that contact. If you are blocked, you will not receive any updates regarding when they were last online or their last seen status. This information will remain static and may even disappear entirely from your chat interface.
Furthermore, if you try to make a voice or video call to the person who has blocked you, the call will not go through. You may see a message indicating that the call cannot be completed at this time. This is different from when the recipient simply does not answer or is unavailable; in those cases, you would typically receive a notification that the call was unanswered.
Lastly, if you are part of a group with the person who has blocked you, you will still be able to see their messages and status updates within the group. However, you will not be able to send them direct messages or view their profile picture from within the group chat.
These collective signs can strongly suggest that you have been blocked on WhatsApp. It is essential to respect the privacy of others and understand that being blocked is a personal decision made by the individual.